Agastache 'Raspberry Summer'PBR
giant hyssop 'Raspberry Summer'
'Raspberry Summer' is a bushy, aromatic, short-lived herbaceous perennial 60cm high with ovate to lance-shaped dark green leaves, 4-6cm long, and spikes up to 30cm long of dark raspberry-pink flowers from midsummer to autumn.
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H2Botanical 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 as an annual in colder areas, or as a perennial in warmer areas, in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun in a sheltered position, such as against a south-facing or west-facing wall
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or by semi-ripe cuttings in early summer; it is a short-lived plant so propagate reserve plants each year; propagation for resale is prohibited without a licence
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wall side borders
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required but deadheading may prolong flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free but may be affected by powdery mildews
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