Veronicastrum virginicum f. roseum 'Pink Glow'
culver's root
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: July to September
- Flower colour: pale pink
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Branching spires of pale pink, almost white tubular flowers from July to September above whorls of deep green leaves. An excellent plant for adding impact in the garden towards the end of summer. The flowers associate well with prairie style planting and also add height to the back of a sunny or partially shady border. Best grown in a fertile, moist, well-drained soil. - Garden care: Divide plants in spring. Apply a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring.
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African lily
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cranesbill
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ironweed
Towering colour for the summer garden
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