Gomphostigma virgatum - P9

Description
The grey-green leaves are needle-shaped. The location should be as sunny as possible. Well-drained and dry soil is ideal.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is advisable in unprotected areas of the garden.

Growth habit
Otter bush is an upright-growing shrub that can reach a height of 0.5 - 2 m and a width of 0.6 - 1.5 m.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Care
Rock garden plants love loose, well-drained soil. However, as this substrate stores little water, the plants must be watered regularly for several weeks after planting, especially in dry conditions, until they are sufficiently rooted.

Flower
Gomphostigma virgatum forms white flowers from July. These exude a strong fragrance.

Use
Tub, rock garden, bee pasture