Description
Lythrum genus. Widely known as loosestrife, these plants are perfect for planting round the edge of a pond or any other very wet area of your garden. They will self-seed widely if allowed to which can be a positive or a negative depending on your planting scheme, but if you don’t want any more of these lovely plants in the area the best thing to do is to deadhead them in late Summer or early Autumn, and this will stop the seeds developing and spreading.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Loosestrife ‘Rosy Gem’
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Lythrum virgatum ‘Rosy Gem’ can grow to a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.4m.
- Did You Know That:The name Loosestrife is also used for members of the genus Lysimachia, which is not closely related?
Plant Calendar
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Lythrum virgatum ‘Rosy Gem’Poorly draining This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.
Best Position
Lythrum virgatum ‘Rosy Gem’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.
Maintenance
Lythrum virgatum ‘Rosy Gem’ will benefit from deadheading after it finishes flowering this will help the plant by redirecting energy from seed production to flower and root production.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Lythrum virgatum ‘Rosy Gem’ is generally pest free, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is also known to attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators. It is not considered to be toxic.
