Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination'
culver's root
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: July to August
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Upright, leafy stems are topped with candelabra-like racemes of lilac-blue flowers from midsummer. Tall and elegant plants, which are valuable for adding colour and interest towards the back of the border, their silhouette will remain interesting well into winter. - Garden care: Divide plants in spring. Apply a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring.
Goes well with...
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Anemone × hybrida 'Königin Charlotte'
Japanese anemone (syn. Anemone Queen Charlotte)
9cm pot
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Lathyrus latifolius 'Rosa Perle'
everlasting sweet pea (syn. Pink Pearl)
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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'
fountain grass
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Aconitum 'Spark's Variety'
monkshood
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DeWit perennial planter