Liatris spicata Kobold Purple
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- 1 x Liatris spicata Kobold Purple
Botanical name | Liatris spicata Kobold Purple |
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Category | Liatris |
Delivered as | Pot plant |
Qty | 1x |
Flowers | Yes |
Flower period | Summer-Autumn |
Fragranr | No |
Cutflowers | Yes |
Flower colour | Purple |
Fruits | No |
Edible | No |
Location | Sunny |
Hardy | Yes |
Groundcovering | No |
Naturalizing | No |
Plant Depth | 15cm |
Preferred Soil | Any soil |
Full grown height | 80cm - 100cm |
Mature width | 40cm - 60cm |
Poisonous | No |
Size | Ø 15cm |
USP | Cutflower |
How to take care of Liatris spicata Kobold Purple
Plant Liatris spicata Kobold Purple in a most but well-drained soil in a sun or light shade position. Liatris spicata Kobold Purple will benefit if you add peat at the time of planting and mulch in spring. Improve the soil with some organic fertiliser on top of the soil. Water well after planting and again in dry weather. Remove withered flower heads regularly to prolong the flowering. Because Liatris spicata Kobold Purple die back each year its best to mark the spot. Divide Liatris spicata Kobold Purple every 3 years in autumn or spring and re-plant only the healthiest firm looking tubers.
If conditions prevent planting directly into borders (if soil is frozen or waterlogged), best to plant Liatris in pots, watered sparingly and grown on in a cool position until you can plant them outside.