An open, rounded subshrub with mint-scented, mid-green leaves, turning red in autumn. Upright panicles of pretty tubular purple-pink flowers. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers August to September. Full Sun. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Elsholtzia stauntonii
An open, rounded subshrub with mint-scented, mid-green leaves, turning red in autumn. Upright panicles of pretty tubular purple-pink flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Elsholtzia |
|---|---|
| Species | stauntonii |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | Purple, Pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Open |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flowers From | August, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered Site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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