Overview
Lythrum salicaria 'Florarose' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Lythrum, part of the Lythraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lythrum salicaria 'Florarose' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and clay soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, wildflower meadow and flower borders and beds.
About
Lythrum salicaria 'Florarose' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Lythrum genus, known for its simple, opposite leaves and star-like flowers arranged in leafy racemes. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers moist, poorly-drained loam or clay soils with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, wildflower meadows, and flower borders. It is best planted after the last frost in fertile soil and can be propagated by division in spring, with interest in both spring and summer.
About the genus
Lythrum is a genus of 38 species of flowering plants native to the temperate world. Commonly known as loosestrife, they are among 32 genera of the family Lythraceae.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lythrum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist, Poorly-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Lythrum salicaria 'Florarose' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lythrum salicaria 'Florarose'
- Propagation
- Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lythrum salicaria 'Florarose'?
Lythrum salicaria 'Florarose' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lythrum salicaria 'Florarose' need?
Lythrum salicaria 'Florarose' grows best in loam and clay soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist to poorly-drained.
Is Lythrum salicaria 'Florarose' hardy in the UK?
Lythrum salicaria 'Florarose' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Lythrum salicaria 'Florarose'?
Division in spring.
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