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Betonica macrantha

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Betonica
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

S. macrantha is an upright perennial to 60cm tall, with neatly toothed, oblong leaves and hooded pinky-purple flowers, 3.5cm long, in dense spikes in summer and early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Remove flowered stems

Propagation

Divide in spring. Propagate by seed in spring or autumn and keep in a cold frame

Pests

Slugs and snails may be a problem

Diseases

May be affected by powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years