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Betonica 'Summer Romance' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Betonica 'Summer Romance'

Betonica 'Summer Romance'

Genus: Betonica
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A compact, herbaceous perennial, producing dense heads of deep pink flowers in summer, on stems up to 60cm (2ft) high, above loose rosettes of soft green, crinkled foliage. The flowers are very attractive to bees and make a good addition to the wildlife garden.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen, 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

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerant of partial shade. Protect from excessive winter wet.

Pruning

Remove old stems and foliage as plant dies back for the winter

Propagation

Propagate by basal or stem-tip, softwood cuttings in spring. Propagate by division in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slug and snail damage

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and root rot in heavy wet soil

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerBanks Slopes

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years