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Herbaceous Perennial

Betonica officinalis 'Miss Magenta'
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purple betony 'Miss Magenta'

A clump-forming perennial forming a rosette of oblong, scalloped, glossy green leaves to 60cm. Upright stems of dense, terminal spikes of bright, magenta-pink flowers appear in summer and early autumn

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

Unresolved

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

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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