Stachys officinalis 'Pinky' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Wood betony 'Pinky' (Stachys officinalis) is an upright perennial that produces pink, lip-shaped flowers from June to September. Its heart-shaped, toothed leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Wood betony 'Pinky' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Betonica officinalis.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Wood betony 'Pinky's are medium green, heart-shaped, toothed.

Frost hardiness
The Wood betony 'Pinky' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

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.

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

Flower
Stachys officinalis 'Pinky' forms lip-shaped, pink-coloured flowers from June.

Use
Group planting, bee pasture, herbaceous border