Mexican Giant Hyssop | Agastache 'Blue Fortune'
Scented lavender-blue wands
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Mexican Giant Hyssop
Agastache 'Blue Fortune'
- Guarantee an absolute pollinator paradise with the phenomenal, towering spikes of soft, lavender-blue flowers that bloom continuously for months.
- Agastache 'Blue Fortune' is a multi-award-winning masterpiece, renowned for its incredibly highly scented, liquorice-fragranced foliage that perfumes the whole garden.
- This agastache boasts an incredibly strong, upright habit that never flops, keeping your late-summer borders looking sharply structured and immaculately tidy.
- It is phenomenally drought-tolerant and completely deer-resistant, demanding the absolute bare minimum of care to deliver a breathtaking, vibrant show.
- The massive, nectar-rich floral wands act as a truly irresistible magnet, drawing in hundreds of bees and butterflies right up until the first frosts.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Agastache 'Blue Fortune' grows well in pots with regular watering during dry spells.
How big does it get?
Agastache 'Blue Fortune' typically reaches a mature height of 90 cm and a spread of 50 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Agastache 'Blue Fortune' requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Agastache 'Blue Fortune' prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Agastache 'Blue Fortune' is drought-tolerant once established, needing water only when the top 5 centimetres of soil feel dry.
Will this plant need pruning?
Agastache 'Blue Fortune' | Mexican giant hyssop does not strictly need pruning, but regular deadheading will encourage more flowering. Cut the plant back to the base in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Agastache 'Blue Fortune' is rated H3 or H4, tolerating temperatures down to -5°C to -10°C. It may survive winters in mild southern UK gardens with good drainage, but often requires protection in colder northern areas.
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