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Lythrum virgatum 'The Rocket'

Lythrum virgatum 'The Rocket'

Genus: Lythrum
Family: Lythraceae

About this plant

A clump-forming perennial with narrow lance-shaped mid-green leaves up to 10cm long. Deeep pink flowers around 1cm across are produced in loose open spikes up to 30cm long, from summer through to autumn.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoam

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any reliably moist soil in full sun

Pruning

Deadhead after flowering to prevent self-seeding

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

May be damaged by slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years