A fast growing, deciduous perennial with sprawling stems that are covered in rosettes of pungent, fresh green leaves. Throughout the summer,...
A fast growing, deciduous perennial with sprawling stems that are covered in rosettes of pungent, fresh green leaves. Throughout the summer, rounded pink flowerheads, which look like pincushions attract beneficial insects in their droves.
The flowers of Phuopsis stylosa have a spicy scent and appear for a long period, which makes them a worthwhile addition to to the front of a border. Their open, spreading habit lends itself well to covering banks, and they will also soften the edges of a path in a flash.
Position
Full sun / partial shade
Flowering period
June - August
Soil type
All soil types
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Plants can either be annual, biennial or perennial. It''s important to be able to differentiate between these three in order to plan your garden more efficiently.
In short, a perennial is a plant which returns year after year, but what then is the difference between a perennial and an annual, or even a biennial and why does it matter?
The Chelsea chop is a pruning technique used to encourage plants to flower later in the season. Named after the Chelsea Flower Show in May, it's typically done around late spring. Gardeners cut back early-flowering perennials, such as phlox and sedums, to delay their bloom time, promote bushier growth, and extend the flowering period into late summer.
