Loosestrife | Lythrum salicaria 'Robert'
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Loosestrife
Lythrum salicaria 'Robert'
- Glorious fuchsia pink flowers densely covering tall flower spikes which rise from attractive lance-shaped leaves
- Summer flowering from July to September
- A more compact variety of our native Lythrum salicaria which forms neat clumps of foliage and is free flowering
- Brings colour, height and texture to a variety of locations including ponds, streams, bog and water gardens, beds and borders
- Highly attractive to pollinators
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Lythrum salicaria 'Robert' is well-suited to being grown in a pot, provided it is kept in consistently moist or waterlogged soil.
How big does it get?
Lythrum salicaria 'Robert' typically grows to a height of 60-90 cm with a spread of 45 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Loosestrife prefers full sun to partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Loosestrife prefers a consistently moist or waterlogged soil, ideally in the shallow margins of a pond.
How much watering does this plant need?
Loosestrife requires abundant watering to keep the soil consistently moist or waterlogged, mimicking its natural habitat.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Loosestrife should be cut back to about 5 cm above the soil level in late autumn before temperatures drop below 5°C.
How hardy is this plant?
Lythrum salicaria 'Robert' is fully hardy (H7), withstanding temperatures below -20°C throughout the UK.
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