Lythrum salicaria 'Blush'
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This moisture loving perennial will quickly form naturalised clumps beside waterways, where its light pink flowers, which appear...
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Plant description
This moisture loving perennial will quickly form naturalised clumps beside waterways, where its light pink flowers, which appear in profusion, will provide colour throughout the summer and into autumn. The birds and bees will be attracted by the nectar-rich flowers and the foliage takes on good autumn colour too.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Lythrum salicaria Blush:
It self-seeds freely, so if you want to control its spread remove the flowerspikes as they fade.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
GOES WELL WITH
Water garden
Who can resist the allure of water in the garden? The gentle gurgle of a running stream creates a sense of calm and tranquillity, while a simple pond makes a focal point with magnetic appeal. You can create lush and natural-looking planting to show off th
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