Betonica officinalis 'Hummelo'
betony 'Hummelo'
A clump-forming perennial to 60cm, with scalloped, oblong leaves and upright stems with dense, terminal spikes of purplish-pink flowers in summer and early autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
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
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous or Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Betonica is a genus of native perennial wildflowers with narrow, oval leaves on upright stems. Bright purple to red flowers appear throughout the summer and into early autumn.
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in a sunny or semi-shaded position; dislikes winter wet
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Prairie planting
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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