Lythrum salicaria 'Feuerkerze'


purple loosestrife 'Feuerkerze'
Herbaceous perennial forming a compact clump of erect stems to 1.2m in height, with copious narrow leaves and terminal spikes of vivid rose-red flowers 2cm in width
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink Red | Green | ||
Autumn | Pink Red | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Lythraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Lythrum can be annuals or herbaceous perennials, with simple leaves in opposite pairs and small star-shaped flowers in leafy racemes
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any reliably moist soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering to prevent self-seeding
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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