Description
Physostegia virginiana ‘Rose Bouquet’ is a cultivar of Physostegia virginiana, also known as Obedient Plant, is a species of perennial flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family, native to North America. The cultivar ‘Rose Bouquet’ is known for its rosy-pink spikes of tubular flowers that bloom in mid-summer to fall and its lance-shaped leaves. The plant typically reaches a height of 1m and width of 0.5m at maturity. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. This cultivar is a popular choice for adding color in the garden, it’s also great for use in borders, wildflower gardens, and as a cut flower. It’s also good for attracting pollinators and butterflies.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Obedient plant ‘Rose Bouquet’
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Physostegia virginiana ‘Rose Bouquet’ can grow to a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m.
- Did You Know That:The common name “obedient plant” comes from the fact that the flowers can be easily bent and held in different positions without breaking?
Plant Calendar
A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.
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J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Physostegia virginiana ‘Rose Bouquet’ prefers moist but well-draining soil. 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
Physostegia virginiana ‘Rose Bouquet’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.
Maintenance
Physostegia virginiana ‘Rose Bouquet’ should be cut back after it finishes flowering will promote growth the following year by redirecting energy from seed production and foliage maintenance to root growth. or in Winter
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Physostegia virginiana ‘Rose Bouquet’ is generally pest free, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is also known to attract bees. It is not considered to be toxic.