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betony 'Robusta'

Betonica macrantha 'Robusta'

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Genus: Betonica
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

An upright clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 60cm, with strongly veined, ovate, dark green leaves with scalloped edges. Hooded purplish-pink flowers 3cm in length are borne in dense spikes

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil; full sun ideal but tolerates partial shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division or remove rooted sections in spring

Pests

Slugs may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging Screens

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoorSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years