Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker'
loosestrife
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- size:
- 9cm pot
- available within:
- 2-3 days
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: July and August
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Tall stems of pointed leaves that are richly flushed with deep purple, are topped with pale lemon flowers in July and August. This loosestrife will thrive in a moist herbaceous border or bog garden. Forming compact colonies, it is less invasive than the popular yellow loosestrife and will happily grow in sun or shade. - Garden care: Incorporate lots of organic matter when planting. Apply a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plants in spring and lift and divide congested colonies.
- Eventual Height: 1.2m
- Eventual Spread: 0.6m