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Garden Diary
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Stachys macrantha ‘Rosea’
Big Betony |
USDA Zone: 2-9 |
Plant number: 1.495.150
(Sometimes listed as S. grandiflora) Big Betony is a close cousin to the well-known Lamb's-Ears, but not similar at all. Plants form a bushy mound of crinkly green leaves, with showy upright spikes of rose-pink flowers in summer. Beautiful in the border, or beside a stream. Good for cutting. Also worth trying in tubs or mixed containers. Plants may be easily divided in early spring. Seems to require a rich, moist soil. Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage more buds to form. Clip back hard immediately after flowering, to tidy plants up for the rest of the season.
Further details for
Stachys macrantha ‘Rosea’
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Deep Pink
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Massed
Height
30-60 cm
12-23 inches
Spread
30-60 cm
12-23 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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