Prunella grand. 'Gruss aus Isernhag' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Large self-heal 'Gruß an Isernhagen' (Prunella grandiflora) is a broad, carpet-like perennial that forms purple-red, lip-shaped flowers arranged in spikes from July to September. Its lanceolate, serrated leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 20 cm and is approx. 25 cm wide. The Large self-heal 'Gruß an Isernhagen' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Prunella x webbiana.

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

Leaves
The leaves of the Large self-heal 'Gruß an Isernhagen' are medium green, lanceolate, serrated.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Large self-heal 'Gruß an Isernhagen' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Broad, carpet-like.

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

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 Large self-heal 'Gruß an Isernhagen' sets beautiful accents together with: Macedonian widow flower, common quaking grass, golden hair aster.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure promotes new growth.

Flower
Prunella grandiflora 'Gruß an Isernhagen' forms lip-shaped, purple-red flowers arranged in spikes from July.

Use
Rock garden, roof garden, bee pasture, ground cover, natural garden