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Conservatory GreenhouseShrubs

Pachystachys lutea
  • RHS AGM

lollipop plant

P. lutea is an evergreen shrub to 1m in height, with dark green, lance-shaped leaves and dense spikes of white 2-lipped flowers protruding from showy bright yellow bracts

Synonyms
Beloperone 'Super Goldy'
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Yellow Green
Summer White Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1B
Botanical details
Family
Acanthaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Pachystachys can be perennials or shrubs, with simple, evergreen leaves and 2-lipped tubular flowers in erect terminal spikes, with large, often colourful bracts

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Peru

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow outdoors in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, frost-free area. Grow under glass in loam-based compost in full light with high humidity

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Sub-tropical
  • Patio and container plants
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite under glass

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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