About

Agastache 'Rosie Posie' PBR is a vertical, clump-forming perennial featuring fragrant green stems. From summer into autumn, it produces vibrant lavender-pink blooms. The deep purple calyxes encasing the flower buds persist longer, adding additional visual appeal.

About the genus

Agastache consists of herbaceous perennials featuring straightforward, fragrant foliage and small tubular flowers with two lips, arranged in whorls that create compact spikes during the summer and autumn months. While some species may be somewhat tender, they can also be cultivated as annual bedding plants.

Growing conditions

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil type
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Well-drained
Aspect
South-facing, West-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H3

Plant details

Plant type
Herbaceous Perennial
Habit
Clump forming, Columnar upright
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.5-1 metres
Time to full height
2-5 years
Suggested uses
City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants
Fragrance
Foliage

Care notes

Cultivation
Grow in sharply drained, fertile soil in full sun
Pruning
Remove spent flowering spikes throughout season. Do not cut back in the autumn if you wish to leave the seedheads for wildlife
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division in spring
Pest resistance
Generally pest-free
Disease resistance
May be susceptible to powdery mildews