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Herbaceous Perennial

Agastache Apadana Orange
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giant hyssop [Apadana Orange]

Compact perennial about 50cm tall, with aromatic mid-green foliage and tangerine-orange flowers on upright spikes from midsummer well into the autum; very attractive to bees and butterflies

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Orange Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun in a sheltered spot, some drought tolerance once established

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container 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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