About
Lysimachia atropurpurea 'Beaujolais' is a named cultivar within the genus Lysimachia, placed in the Primulaceae. It provides a defined flowering season from June to September. Growers should follow the supplier's guidance for position and soil and note its listed flowering window when planning beds. Recordkeeping of flowering and performance from year to year helps assess how this cultivar suits your plot.
About the genus
Lysimachia is a genus consisting of 182 accepted species of flowering plants traditionally classified in the family Primulaceae. Based on a molecular phylogenetic study it was transferred to the family Myrsinaceae, before this family was later merged into the Primulaceae.
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In the garden
Lysimachia atropurpurea 'Beaujolais' is a cultivated selection of the genus Lysimachia in the Primulaceae. As a named cultivar, its identity and performance can vary with provenance, so obtain plants from reputable stockists and check the plant label or nursery details for any site recommendations that accompany the sale. The plant flowers from June to September, so place specimens where the seasonal display can be seen and enjoyed through the summer months. Observe the first and last flower dates in your garden to compare with the stated window; this helps when planning companion plants and repeat flowering displays. Routine attention to basic needs indicated by the supplier will influence long-term performance. Note whether the nursery tags advise division, staking or container culture, and keep simple records of feeding and irrigation that coincide with the flowering period. If you trial it in different parts of the garden, record differences in vigour or bloom timing. Treat each 'Beaujolais' specimen as a garden trial: its listed June–September flowering can be used as a planning anchor for summer displays and to time companion planting and maintenance around its peak months.