Lythrum salicaria 3 ltr
Product Code : LYTSAL3
Brief Description
Add a burst of colour and movement to your pond edge with Lythrum salicaria, also known as Purple Loosestrife. This stunning marginal plant produces tall spikes of vivid magenta-purple flowers from midsummer through to early autumn, creating a striking vertical accent in pond and bog garden settings.
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Product Description
- Vibrant magenta-purple flower spikes
- Long flowering season - midsummer to autumn
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
- Height: 90-120 cm | Spread: 45-60 cm
- Position: Full sun or partial shade
Add a burst of colour and movement to your pond edge with Lythrum salicaria, also known as Purple Loosestrife. This stunning marginal plant produces tall spikes of vivid magenta-purple flowers from midsummer through to early autumn, creating a striking vertical accent in pond and bog garden settings.
A favourite among bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, Lythrum salicaria is perfect for wildlife ponds and natural-style gardens. Its upright, clump-forming growth adds both structure and a long-lasting display of colour through the warmer months.
Planting Advice
Plant in shallow water (up to 10 cm deep) or in moist, fertile soil at the pond margin. Choose a sunny or lightly shaded position for the best flower display. Remove spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering, and cut back old stems in late autumn once growth dies back.