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Herbaceous Perennial

Agastache 'Pink Pop'
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giant hyssop 'Pink Pop'

A compact, bushy perennial to around 50cm high, with coarsely toothed, aromatic grey-green leaves. Upright spikes bear whorls of small, tubular pink flowers from summer into early autumn

Synonyms
Agastache astromontana 'Pink Pop'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Pink Green Grey Silver
Autumn Pink Green Grey Silver
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Agastache are herbaceous perennials with simple, aromatic leaves and small 2-lipped tubular flowers in whorls forming dense spikes, in summer and autumn; some are rather tender but can be grown as annual bedding

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun; some drought tolerance once established. Excellent drainage is especially important during the winter months

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Remove spent flowering spikes as they fade

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

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