Lythrum salicaria 'Robin'
purple loosestrife 'Robin'
A clump-forming perennial with strongly upright, branching stems to 90cm tall, clad with narrowly lance-shaped leaves. Spikes of deep pink to purple-pink star-shaped flowers are produced over a long period during the summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Green | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Lythraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- 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
Grown in any reliably moist or even wetter soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to slug and snail damage
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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