About
Roseus' is a small, spreading, semi-evergreen sub-shrub, with narrow, dark green leaves and spikes of rose-pink tubular flowers in summer and early autumn.
About the genus
Hyssopus can be herbaceous perennials or evergreen shrubs, with linear, aromatic leaves and whorls of tubular, 2-lipped flowers in spike-like inforescences
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbs - Culinary, Shrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun
PruningPruning group 10, in mid spring
PropagationSow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Root soft wood cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free