Agastache 'Kudos Mandarin'PBR (Kudos Series)
giant hyssop 'Kudos Mandarin'
A compact and bushy, upright herbaceous perennial with aromatic, dark green, oval to lance-shaped leaves and long whorled spikes of tubular two-lipped bright orange flowers which are very attractive to pollinators all through summer to autumn. Has excellent drought tolerance and resistance to powdery mildews
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 | Orange | Green | ||
| Autumn | Orange | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
Will grow well in well-drained soil preferably in full sun. Although a drought tolerant plant, it might need watering in extreme dry weather spells
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead throughout the season to encourage more flowers
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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