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Herbaceous Perennial

Lythrum virgatum 'Rosy Gem'
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wand loosestrife 'Rosy Gem'

A clump-forming perennial to 1m tall, with erect, branched stems and slender, linear leaves. From early to late summer it produces bright, rose-pink flowers in slender, upright spikes; these are particularly attractive to pollinating insects

Synonyms
Lythrum salicaria 'RoseyGem'
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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
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical 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 fertile, moist soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by division or basal cuttings in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Coastal
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back old top growth in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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