Agastache 'Kolibri'
giant hyssop 'Kolibri'
A bushy, upright perennial to around 80cm high, with aromatic, lance-shaped green leaves with serrated edges. Spikes of tubular, coral pink flowers open from purple-tinted buds from mid summer into early autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Orange | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink Orange | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- 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
Unresolved
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
- 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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