Loosestrife is loosestrife? Not quite! In this article we will introduce you to varieties of the ornamental plant that you certainly did not know. Get to know the whole variety of species of the beautiful perennial.
The purple loosestrife 'Blush' has delicate pink flowers
Recommended varieties for the home garden
In total, there are more than 40 different varieties of loosestrife. We have selected some of them that are particularly easy to care for and are therefore ideal for cultivation in your own garden.
Loosestrife 'Blush'
- Flower color: soft pink
- maximum growth height: 40 to 60 cm
In contrast to other varieties, the flower of this species is a little more subtle. It doesn't glow crimson, but has its very own charm with its delicate pastel pink. The loosestrife 'Blush' can therefore be wonderfully combined with other perennials. Yellow or sky-blue flowering plants create a wonderfully romantic look.
Loosestrife 'Robert'
- Flower color: violet
- maximum growth height: 80 cm
The purple loosestrife 'Robert' has a narrow shape. Planted in groups, however, a compact sea of flowers is created, which many insects also enjoy. Unfortunately, this variety flowers a little shorter than its relatives. Already in August, the buds close, preparing for autumn.
Loosestrife 'Swirl'
- Flower color: carmine pink
- maximum growth height: 60 cm
The loosestrife 'Swirl' inspires with the typical pink flowers that make the ornamental plant so popular. But the bright color is a fallacy. Unfortunately, this variety is a specimen with double flowers. For insects, this means that the search for nectar here is in vain. The purple loosestrife 'Swirl' is therefore not suitable for luring beneficial insects into the garden. However, the property of double flowers also has advantages. Are you allergic to insect bites? Then you can confidently put this variety on the terrace.
Other recommended varieties
- Loosestrife 'Rocket': pink flower, grows up to 1.5 m high
- Loosestrife 'Augenweide': bright pink flowers, grows up to 1.6 m high
- Loosestrife 'Stichflamme': flowers in light salmon red, grows up to 1.2 m high
- Loosestrife 'Zigeunerblut': flowers bright dark red, grows up to 1.2 m high
interesting to know
All varieties presented here come from the original plant 'Stolzer Heinrich'. In the past it was mainly used for medicinal purposes.