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Herbaceous Perennial

Lythrum salicaria 'Feuerkerze'
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purple loosestrife 'Feuerkerze'

Herbaceous perennial forming a compact clump of erect stems to 1.2m in height, with copious narrow leaves and terminal spikes of vivid rose-red flowers 2cm in width

Synonyms
Lythrum salicaria Firecandle
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Poorly–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Red Green
Autumn Pink Red Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Lythraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Lythrum can be annuals or herbaceous perennials, with simple leaves in opposite pairs and small star-shaped flowers in leafy racemes

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any reliably moist soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Coastal
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Deadhead after flowering to prevent self-seeding

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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