Betonica macrantha 'Violacea'
betony 'Violacea'
A compact, clump-forming herbaceous perennial, producing heads of pale purple-pink flowers in summer, on erect stems up to 0.6m (2ft) high, above mats of green, scalloped, crinkled foliage. The flowers are extremely attractive to bees and other pollinators, making the plants a good choice for including in a wildlife garden.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5鈥�1 metresTime to ultimate height
2鈥�5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5鈥�1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
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Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South鈥揻acing or West鈥揻acing or 贰补蝉迟鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous or Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Betonica is a genus of native perennial wildflowers with narrow, oval leaves on upright stems. Bright purple to red flowers appear throughout the summer and into early autumn.
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerant of partial shade. Protect from excessive winter wet.
Propagation
Propagate by seed at 21掳C (70F) in spring and by basal or stem-tip softwood cuttings in spring. Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
Remove old stems and foliage as plant dies back for the winter
Pests
May be susceptible to slug and snail damage
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and root rot in heavy wet soil
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