Lythrum salicaria 'Robin'
Bee-friendly magenta flowers on tall stems
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Lythrum salicaria 'Robin'
- Tall flower spikes densely packed with brilliant deep pink to purple pink flowers
- Free flowering from July right through to September
- A striking native perennial which, when in bloom, can be seen from some distance!
- As you can imagine, bees and butterflies flock to this plant
- So versatile - plant in beds and borders, in the shallows of medium to large ponds or lakes, woodland and bog gardens
- Vigorous, fully hardy and easy to grow
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Lythrum 'Robin' can be grown in a 30 cm pot, provided it is kept very moist, thriving in temperatures up to 25°C.
How big does it get?
Lythrum salicaria 'Robin' typically reaches a mature height of 80 cm and a spread of 45 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Lythrum salicaria 'Robin' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Lythrum salicaria 'Robin' prefers deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Lythrum salicaria 'Robin' regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Lythrum salicaria 'Robin' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Lythrum salicaria 'Robin' holds an RHS rating of H7, withstanding temperatures below -20°C, making it hardy throughout the entire UK.
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