Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) - seeds

Cosmic Purple" carrot (Daucus carota) - seed

Origin: Austria
Harvest: 2024
Germination period: approx. 2-4 weeks

Each pack contains approx. 50 seeds! Larger quantities on request!

Sowing instructions

Lythrum salicaria, also known as purple loosestrife, is a beautiful perennial plant that is not only visually impressive, but also provides valuable habitats for insects. The seeds are best sown in spring, from March to May. You should scatter the seeds in well-drained, moist soil and only lightly cover them with soil, as they need light to germinate. Keep the soil constantly moist during germination, which takes around two to four weeks. A bright, sunny location promotes the growth and flowering of this plant.

Tips and tricks

To have the best success with Lythrum salicaria, make sure that the soil is well moist but not too wet. This plant thrives particularly well on the banks of ponds or in damp beds. A distance of around 30 cm between plants allows them to develop optimally and grow densely. If you want to cultivate the purple loosestrife in pots, use a water-retaining soil mix and water regularly. Occasional pruning after the flowering period can encourage the plant to grow more vigorously and produce more flowers.

Worth knowing

Lythrum salicaria is not only popular because of its bright pink to purple flowers, but also because of its attraction to bees and butterflies. The plant can grow up to 1.5 meters tall and flowers from June to September. Originally native to Europe and Asia, it has now spread to other parts of the world. However, it is important to note that Lythrum salicaria is considered an invasive species in some regions. You should therefore find out beforehand whether cultivation is permitted in your area.

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Important:

• Despite constant quality controls (checking the germination quality, storage ability, etc. of the plant seeds, etc.). we can unfortunately none Warranty on the germination of our seeds give - too many different factors in the context of cultivation / conditions - can prevent successful germination.
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