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Lythrum virgatum 'Dropmore Purple'
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Intense purple-red flowers appear on tall flower spikes from early summer above lance-shaped foliage. This is a spectacularly...
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Plant description
Intense purple-red flowers appear on tall flower spikes from early summer above lance-shaped foliage. This is a spectacularly colourful plant for watersides, pond banks and woodland borders where the soil is reliably moist. It is a clump-forming perennial that attracts butterflies, birds and bees to their nectar.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
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- Mar
- Apr
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Lythrum virgatum Dropmore Purple:
It self-seeds freely, so if you want to control its spread remove the flowerspikes as they fade.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
GOES WELL WITH
Water garden
Who can resist the allure of water in the garden? The gentle gurgle of a running stream creates a sense of calm and tranquillity, while a simple pond makes a focal point with magnetic appeal. You can create lush and natural-looking planting to show off th
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