Lythrum sal. 'Rosy Gem' - P9

Description
The Purple loosestrife 'Rosy Gem' (Lythrum salicaria) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces light pink flowers arranged in whorls with a pleasant fragrance from June to August. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Purple loosestrife 'Rosy Gem' is well tolerant of frost.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Purple loosestrife 'Rosy Gem' are medium green, lanceolate.

Spread
Germany.

Frost hardiness
The Purple loosestrife 'Rosy Gem' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

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

Water depth
0 - 10 cm

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

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Purple loosestrife 'Rosy Gem' sets beautiful accents together with: Marsh marigold, bateleur flower, brook speedwell.

Tasks
Cut back: In the period from February to March.

Care
This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to retract.

Flower
Lythrum salicaria 'Rosy Gem' forms light pink flowers arranged in whorls from June. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Cut, bee pasture, pond edge, natural garden