Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker'
loosestrife
- 2 litre pot
- £18.99
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- 3 × 2 litre pots
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- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: July to August
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Pointed leaves, which if grown in a sunny spot, have a deep purple flush, contrast well with the sulphur yellow flowers that start appearing from midsummer. This perennial will thrive in a moist herbaceous border or bog garden, where it will quickly form a colony.
Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker' will happily grow in full sun or partial shade, but the purple flush on the foliage will usually become less obvious (and the leaves greener) as the summer progresses.
Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker' will happily grow in full sun or partial shade, but the purple flush on the foliage will usually become less obvious (and the leaves greener) as the summer progresses.
Plant perennial loosestrife in moisture-retentive soil enriched with plenty of organic matter. Choose a sunny or lightly shaded position and keep the soil consistently damp, as these plants dislike drying out. In spring, apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure around the base to feed the plant and help retain moisture.
Lift and divide congested clumps every few years in early spring or autumn to rejuvenate growth and maintain vigour. These hardy perennials provide long-lasting colour in damp borders or by ponds, where they thrive with lower maintenance requirements once established.
Lift and divide congested clumps every few years in early spring or autumn to rejuvenate growth and maintain vigour. These hardy perennials provide long-lasting colour in damp borders or by ponds, where they thrive with lower maintenance requirements once established.
