Stachys 'Summer Sweets'? - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Stachys lanata, Stachys olympica.

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

Growth habit
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

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.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Stachys byzantina 'Summer Sweets' forms panicles of light pink-coloured flowers from June. These exude a light fragrance.

Use
Tub, rock garden, bee pasture, rose garden