Hyssopus officinalis 'Roseus' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Hyssop 'Roseus' (Hyssopus officinalis) is an upright, winter-green perennial that produces pink-coloured flowers from July to August. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Hyssop 'Roseus' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers * wintergreen

Leaves
Suitable for consumption. The winter-green leaves of the Hyssop 'Roseus' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Hyssop 'Roseus' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Hyssop 'Roseus' sets beautiful accents together with: Purple Coneflower, Blood Red Cranesbill, True Lavender.

Tasks
- Sowing outdoors: In the period from March to May - Harvest: From June to the end of September.

Care
Too much fertiliser harms the aroma of herbs! Herbs are well cared for in planters if they are given herb fertiliser once in spring. When planted out in the garden, a dose of compost at the start of the season is sufficient.

Flower
Hyssopus officinalis 'Roseus' forms pink-coloured flowers from July.

Use
Tubs, cutting, cottage garden, bee pasture, vegetable garden, eating, cooking, salad, sauce/dip, medicinal plant