Eupatorium cannabinum - P9

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Growth habit
Clump-forming.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Water depth
0 - 10 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Eupatorium cannabinum forms pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from July.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, medicine, rock garden, bee pasture, pond edge