Lythrum virgatum 'Rosy Gem'
wand loosestrife 'Rosy Gem'
A clump-forming perennial to 1m tall, with erect, branched stems and slender, linear leaves. From early to late summer it produces bright, rose-pink flowers in slender, upright spikes; these are particularly attractive to pollinating insects
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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, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Lythraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Lythrum can be annuals or herbaceous perennials, with simple leaves in opposite pairs and small star-shaped flowers in leafy racemes
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by division or basal cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back old top growth in spring
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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