Lysimachia punctata - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Dotted Loosestrife (Lysimachia punctata) is a bushy, runner-forming perennial that forms yellow, cupped flowers arranged in spikes from June to August. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Dotted Loosestrife is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Dotted Loosestrife are medium green, lanceolate.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Dotted Loosestrife has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, runner-forming.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour!

Flower
Lysimachia punctata forms cup-shaped, yellow flowers arranged in spikes from June.

Use
Cut, cottage garden, bee pasture, pond edge, stream edge, woodland edge, natural garden