About
Betonica officinalis 'Hummelo' is a perennial that forms dense clumps, reaching heights of up to 60 cm. It features scalloped, oblong foliage and erect stems that bear compact spikes of purplish-pink blossoms during the summer and early autumn months.
About the genus
Betonica comprises a group of perennial wildflowers native to the region, characterized by their slender, oval leaves that grow on erect stems. The plants produce vibrant flowers that range from purple to red, blooming from summer through early autumn.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Gravel garden, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in well-drained soil in a sunny or semi-shaded position; dislikes winter wet
- Pruning
- Deadhead to prolong flowering
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free