Purple Roman Candle
Formats
Perennial. Height 70 cm. Flowers in spikes of purple pink color.
Perfect in cut flower as well as in the garden for its very fine foliage and its spectacular flowering. It can also be grown in pots and planters for balconies and patios.
This plant blooms the second year of its sowing. In the Mediterranean climate you need a semi-shadeexposure and full sun exposure in colder climates. After blooming prune flower stems to 20 cm from their base.
Sowing outside or under greenhouse with temperatures of 20ºC.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cottage garden, Cut flower, Dried flower, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Clump, Honey producing plant, Flowerbeds
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Flowering
| Flower colour | Purple, Pink |
|---|---|
| Flowering period | Summer |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Liatris spicata |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | Spring, Winter |
|---|---|
| Average germination (%) | 80 |
| Seeds per gram | 300 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cottage garden, Cut flower, Dried flower, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Clump, Honey producing plant, Flowerbeds |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
Care
| Watering | Frequent |
|---|
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