Purple Loosestrife | Lythrum salicaria
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Enfield
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Purple Loosestrife
Lythrum salicaria
- Tall flower spikes densely packed with brilliant magenta 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, bog gardens and streams
- Vigorous and easy to grow
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Purple Loosestrife is well-suited to being grown in a pot, provided it is kept in consistently moist or waterlogged soil.
How big does it get?
Purple Loosestrife can reach a height of 1-1.2 metres with a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Purple Loosestrife grows best in full sun to partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Purple Loosestrife prefers a consistently moist or waterlogged soil, ideally in the shallow margins of a pond.
How much watering does this plant need?
Purple Loosestrife requires abundant watering to keep the soil consistently moist or waterlogged, mimicking its natural habitat.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Purple 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 is fully hardy (H7), withstanding temperatures below -20°C throughout the UK.
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Nestled amongst wildlife meadows and resident ducks, Caroline’s award winning pond plant nursery in Enfield has been making a splash since 1965, when they invented the (recycled, obvs) aquatic basket. Sixty years and multiple RHS gold medals later, they’re still surprising us with new varieties every year!
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