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Herbaceous Perennial

Betonica officinalis 'Summer Snowcone'
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betony 'Summer Snowcone'

A rosette-forming, upright perennial to 60cm, with scalloped, wrinkled, veined, mid-green leaves to 12cm long, and dense terminal spikes of white flowers in summer and early autumn

Synonyms
Stachys 'Summer Snowcone'
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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
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn White Green
Winter
Position
  • Full shade
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
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 sun or partial shade. Protect from excessive winter wet. Suitable for banks, gravel gardens, raised bed, ground cover, wildlife gardens or rock garden

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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