Lythrum sal. 'Zigeunerblut' - P9

Description
The Purple loosestrife 'Zigeunerblut' (Lythrum salicaria) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces purple-red flowers arranged in whorls with a pleasant fragrance from July to September. 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. 1.2 m and grows to a width of approx. 40 cm. The Purple loosestrife 'Zigeunerblut' is well tolerant of frost.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Purple loosestrife 'Zigeunerblut' are medium green, lanceolate.

Spread
Germany.

Frost hardiness
The Purple loosestrife 'Zigeunerblut' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-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.

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

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from February to March.

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

Flower
Lythrum salicaria 'Zigeunerblut' forms purple-red flowers arranged in whorls from July. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Cut, bee pasture, pond edge, natural garden