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Herbaceous Perennial

Agastache 'Blackadder'
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giant hyssop 'Blackadder'

A hardy and reliable perennial with long, pointed green, aromatic foliage with toothed edges. Tall, upright spikes of dark violet-purple to dark blue bottlebrush-like flowers appear from July to October

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Purple Blue Green
Autumn Purple Blue Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Agastache are herbaceous perennials with simple, aromatic leaves and small 2-lipped tubular flowers in whorls forming dense spikes, in summer and autumn; some are rather tender but can be grown as annual bedding

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained fertile soil in full sun. Excellent drainage is especially important during the winter months. It can suffer during cold wet winters

Propagation

Root semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and overwinter under cover; propagate by division in spring. This cultivar is sterile

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Trim back stems in late autumn to reduce windrock. Prune flowered stems back in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Can suffer from powdery mildews

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