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Lysimachia atropurpurea, 'Beaujolais'
RHS award of garden merit Loved by pollinators Good for cutting

Seed no. 832P

Lysimachia atropurpurea, 'Beaujolais'

Crimson Loosestrife

£3.25

In stock  ·  approx. 50 seeds per packet

Free UK delivery over £40 · £2.75 below that · despatched within two working days

Year at a glance

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Germination

Sow indoors. Surface sow onto moist well-drained seed compost. Ideal temp. 14-18°C. Germination takes 30-90 days but can be erratic. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on. Acclimatise and plant out once danger of frost has passed with 45cm spacing. Overwinter autumn sowings in a frost free area.

Growing

Prefers moisture retentive well-drained soil that does not dry out in full sun or part shade. Add plenty of well rotted organic matter prior to planting out. Water regularly until established.

Cultivation

Cut and come again variety. Apply a mulch of manure to the base of plant in autumn. Divide plants, if required in spring and give a top dressing of bonemeal.

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