Lythrum virgatum 'Rosy Gem'Purple Loosestrife

Hardy Perennial

What is Hardy Perennial?
A plant that lives for more than two years.
Capable of withstanding outdoor winter temperatures down to -15C.

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Looks great next to ponds or in boggy soil areas but equally at home in a perennial border

Nectar-rich flowers are a magnet to bees and butterflies

Robust and reliable

Despite its height it doesn't require staking

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Height Up to 90cm (36in)
Spread Up to 45cm (18in)

Hardy Perennial

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Description

Lythrum virgatum ‘Rosy Gem’ has long, upright spikes which are covered in rosy-pink flowers from late summer to autumn. A robust perennial which reliably returns each year, quickly spreading to form clumps, its sturdy stems are wind resistant and never require staking. It thrives in any soils except very dry sandy ones and is a strong performer in even the heaviest clay soils.  It is adapted to moist soils in sunny or partially shaded borders and even permanently boggy soils beside ponds so it’s a lovely plant to enliven pond margins with colour and height. The nectar-rich blooms are a magnet for bees and butterflies, making this a great wildlife-friendly option. Related to our native purple loosestrife, it has naturalistic looks which suit a cottage garden or prairie style border. Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 45cm (18").

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

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1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (KF8366)

1 x 1 Litre Potted Plant (KC9119)

How to Grow
Grow Purple Loosestrife in reliably moist, well-drained soil in a sunny border or submerged in the shallow margins of ponds with the crown to a maximum depth of up to 5cm (2") below water level. Choose a position in full sun.
More Info
Feed and water regularly until plants are fully established. Deadhead faded Lythrum flowers to encourage a second flush of blooms to be produced.
Delivery

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large items may incur a higher delivery charge - this will be displayed in your shopping basket.

Please see our Delivery page for further details, and more information on different charges that may apply to certain destinations.

For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.

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