Chamaenerion angustifolium 'Stahl Rose'
rosebay willowherb 'Stahl Rose'
'Stahl Rose' is a vigorous, upright, spreadingperennial producing tall spires of flowers, with pale pink petals offset by dark pink sepals, from mid-summer to early autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Chamaenerion can be annuals or perennials, sometimes invasive, with erect stems bearing willowy leaves and showy, 4-petalled flowers in terminal racemes
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade; can spread
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in a cold frame as soon as ripe or in spring; or by division in spring or autumn; or by softwood cuttings from side shoots in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Prairie planting
- Cottage and informal garden
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to encourage repeat flowering and to prevent self-seeding
Pests
Diseases
May be affected by powdery mildews and a rust
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