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Lythrum salicaria 'Rosey Gem'

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Size: 7cm Bareroot
Size Information

You can choose plants in various pot sizes. Non-potted plants arrive bare root for you to pot in the specified pot size.

Seasonal Information

Depending on the time of year, pond plants may be supplied fully-leaved, with flowers, or with foliage trimmed back.

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This plant is grown in the UK and sent directly from our tried, tested and trusted plant partner. Delivery price calculated at checkout.

Description of Lythrum salicaria 'Rosey Gem'

Lythrum salicaria 'Rosey Gem' is a compact purple loosestrife for pond edges and wet borders. It brings a long run of pink flowers in summer and it gets busy with bees. It is an easy plant to slot into a bog garden without a lot of fuss.

Appearance

It grows as a tidy clump with upright stems and narrow leaves. Flower spikes build from early to late summer, covered in rose-pink blooms. Depending on how you grow it, expect roughly 40 to 60cm tall, with a similar spread once it settles in.

Care Guide

Give it sun and wet ground, and it will reward you with flowers for weeks.

  • Sun: Full sun is best. It will grow in light shade but flowers less.
  • Soil: Wet, fertile soil. It is happy in baskets or straight into boggy ground.
  • Water: Keep the roots wet. It can sit with a few centimetres of water over the soil line at the margin.
  • Deadheading: Snip spent spikes to keep new flowers coming.
  • Cut back: In late autumn or late winter, cut stems down to the base.

If the clump gets large, divide it in spring. Replant a piece the size of your fist and it will bounce back quickly.

Suitability for Bog Garden

Lythrum salicaria 'Rosey Gem' is a strong bog garden plant when you want colour at the warmest part of the season. Use it in groups along the front half of the bog so the flowers sit at eye level. It also helps link planting around a pond because it looks good from both sides.

It pairs well with rushes and irises. Put it in front of taller plants like hard rush, or beside broad leaves like hostas to break up the shapes.

If your bog garden is small, this compact form is easier than taller loosestrife types. It gives you the same flower power without taking over the view.

FAQs

What are marginal pond plants?

Marginal pond plants grow around the shallow edges of ponds, with their roots and crowns in or close to the water while their leaves and flowers grow above the surface. They are ideal for planting on pond shelves and help soften the transition between the pond and surrounding garden.

How deep should marginal pond plants be planted?

The correct planting depth varies between species. Some marginals prefer their crowns only just below the water surface, while others tolerate deeper water. Always check the recommended planting depth for the individual plant rather than placing all marginal plants at the same depth.

Can marginal pond plants grow in a wildlife pond?

Yes. Marginal plants are particularly valuable in wildlife ponds because their foliage provides cover around the pond edge and their stems can give emerging aquatic insects a route out of the water. Flowering species can also provide food for bees, hoverflies and other pollinators.

Do marginal pond plants need aquatic baskets?

Marginal plants are commonly grown in aquatic baskets, especially in lined ponds. Baskets make plants easier to position, lift and divide and can help contain vigorous roots. They should normally be filled with suitable aquatic compost or heavy loam rather than ordinary multipurpose compost.

When should I cut back marginal pond plants?

Dead or dying foliage can be removed as plants die back, particularly in autumn, to reduce the amount of decaying material entering the pond. Vigorous marginal plants can also be thinned or divided when they become overcrowded.

What are the best pond plants for a wildlife pond?

The best wildlife pond plants provide a mixture of underwater cover, surface shade, flowering habitat and places for aquatic insects to emerge. A balanced pond can include oxygenating plants, marginal plants and floating-leaved plants such as water lilies. Native species are particularly useful for supporting UK pond wildlife.

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