Overview
Physostegia virginiana speciosa 'Rose Bouquet' is a perennial in the genus Physostegia, part of the Q53476 family. Physostegia virginiana speciosa 'Rose Bouquet' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders and cut flowers. It is native to North America.
About
Physostegia virginiana speciosa 'Rose Bouquet' is a perennial in the genus Physostegia that flowers from July to September. It originates from North America and is commonly grown in gardens for borders and for cutting. Plant prefers full sun or partial shade and tolerates loamy, sandy or clay soils across acidic to alkaline pH. Rated H5, it is classed as hardy in most of the UK.
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About the genus
Physostegia, the lionshearts or false dragonheads, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae, native to North America. They are erect rhizomatous herbaceous perennials inhabiting damp, sunny places.
In the garden
Physostegia virginiana speciosa 'Rose Bouquet' is a perennial Physostegia native to North America, cultivated in the UK for its summer display and usefulness as a cut flower. It flowers from July to September and suits sites where a reliable sequence of summer blooms is wanted. Give it full sun or partial shade; it adapts to loamy, sandy or clay soils and tolerates acidic, neutral and alkaline pH. Soils should be moist but well drained rather than waterlogged. The plant is rated H5, so it will survive typical UK winters and can be treated as a hardy perennial across most regions. Use it in herbaceous borders or dedicated cutting beds where its flowering season complements other midsummer perennials. When cutting for the vase, take stems during the July to September flowering period for the best vase life and stem length.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Physostegia
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- loamy, sandy, clay
- Soil pH
- acidic, neutral, alkaline
- Soil moisture
- moist,well-drained
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Physostegia virginiana speciosa 'Rose Bouquet' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Suggested uses
- borders, cut flowers
- Native to
- North America
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Physostegia virginiana speciosa 'Rose Bouquet'
- Cultivation
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Can spread aggressively.
- Pruning
- Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
- Propagation
- Division, cuttings
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Physostegia virginiana speciosa 'Rose Bouquet'?
Prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Can spread aggressively.
Where is the best place to plant Physostegia virginiana speciosa 'Rose Bouquet'?
Physostegia virginiana speciosa 'Rose Bouquet' prefers full sun and partial shade.
What soil does Physostegia virginiana speciosa 'Rose Bouquet' need?
Physostegia virginiana speciosa 'Rose Bouquet' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loamy, sandy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist to well-drained.
How do I prune Physostegia virginiana speciosa 'Rose Bouquet'?
Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
Is Physostegia virginiana speciosa 'Rose Bouquet' hardy in the UK?
Physostegia virginiana speciosa 'Rose Bouquet' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Physostegia virginiana speciosa 'Rose Bouquet'?
Division, cuttings.
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