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Lythrum virgatum Dropmore Purple

Lythrum virgatum Dropmore Purple
Wand Loosestrife

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Value-for-money
A clump-forming perennial with fairly bright purplish-pink flowers.
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time July to August
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Description

Lythrum virgatum 'Dropmore Purple' is a perennial plant with an upright habit. Its woody branches bear narrow, willow-like leaves. From summer to autumn, it produces long spikes of vibrant purple-pink flowers. 

 

 

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Lythrum virgatum Dropmore Purple (Flowering) Flowering
Lythrum virgatum Dropmore Purple (Foliage) Foliage
Lythrum virgatum Dropmore Purple (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time July to August

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Lythrum

Species

virgatum

Cultivar

Dropmore Purple

Family

Lythraceae

Other common names

Wand Loosestrife

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Pond edge
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, heavy and deep

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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