Physostegia virg. 'Vivid' - P9

Description
The Obedient plant 'Vivid' (Physostegia virginiana) is an upright, runner-forming perennial that produces dark pink, lip-shaped flowers arranged in spikes from September to October. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually grows to a height of approx. 70 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Obedient plant 'Vivid' is well tolerant of frost.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Obedient plant 'Vivid' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Obedient plant 'Vivid' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, runner-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Tasks
Fertilise: Every 2 weeks from mid-April to mid-September.

Care
- This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel. - Cut back vigorously after flowering.

Flower
Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid' forms lip-shaped, dark pink flowers arranged in spikes from September.

Use
Tubs, pruning, group planting, bee pasture