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Lythrum Salicaria Seeds 'Purple Loosestrife'

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£2.62 was £3.49

Catalogue Code: 30211092

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A native British wildflower, purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is perfect for ponds, bog gardens and waterside planting, with tall spires of bright purple-red flowers in summer. Butterflies, bees and hoverflies all love the colourful flowers.

Pack Contents: 500 Seeds

Height: 150cm

Description

  • Tall spires of purple-red flowers in summer
  • Ideal for damp soils
  • Very attractive to pollinators
  • Native wildflower

A native British wildflower that grows naturally along the banks of streams, purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is perfect for ponds, bog gardens and waterside planting, with tall spires of bright purple-red flowers in summer. Butterflies, bees and hoverflies all love the colourful flowers.

Sow indoors

Almost fill a seed tray with moist seed compost. Sow seeds thinly over the surface, and just cover them with a little more compost. Place in the warmth, 15-20°C, and keep moist. Allow 2-3 weeks for germination.

Grow on

When large enough to handle, transplant individually into 8cm pots.

Plant out

Slowly acclimatise to outdoor conditions and plant out when all danger of frost has passed, in a damp or wet soil in sun or part-shade, about 45cm apart.

Sow outdoors

Sow directly into the planting position in spring or summer, in well-prepared soil, just covering lightly. Thin if required to around 45cm apart.

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Growing Calendar

J Jan F Feb M Mar A Apr M May J June J Jul A Aug S Sep O Oct N Nov D Dec
Sow Indoors
Sow Outdoors
Harvest

Delivery

We know how important your garden is to you. We've listened to our customers and introduced a new improved speedy delivery service, meaning Express delivery comes as standard.

*Orders to Northern Ireland have an automatic additional £3.00 delivery surcharge applied at checkout. 

Order TypeDelivery ChargeDelivery Charge
Seed only order£2.99If you purchase any other items you'll be charged the standard delivery rate of £5.99
Plants, bulbs & gardening accessories£5.99If we need to split your order into separate deliveries we'll only charge one delivery fee
Extra large or long plants & heavy items£9.99These are clearly displayed at check-out
Compost (and any other large or heavy items)£5.99

These items are subject to a delivery multiplier where orders containing 3 or 4 items will be subject to an additional £5.99 for every further 2 items added. This is automatically applied at check-out:

  • 1 - 2 bags £5.99
  • 3 - 4 bags £11.98
  • 5 - 6 bags £17.97
  • 7 - 8 bags £23.96
  • 9 - 10 bags £29.95

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