The purple loosestrife - a little sun worshiper
The purple loosestrife delights with its purple flowers. However, this only appears in full shine if the plant receives sufficient light. In the shade, however, the plant suffers from stunted growth. A partially shaded location, while tolerated, is not the best choice. Is your garden facing south? Perfect, then you can look forward to a sea of pink flowers from June to September.
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Beautiful shore decorations
In the wild you are most likely to meet the purple loosestrife near water. The ornamental plant loves moist soils and can even cope with waterlogging. Your plant will thrive in a garden pond. In the garden bed, however, you have to keep the substrate permanently moist. Please also note that the soil dries out particularly quickly due to its sunny location.
Tips
A layer of mulch or compost worked into the ground protect the substrate from drying out. A droplet irrigation system is also recommended to make the tedious watering with a watering can easier.
Can the purple loosestrife be grown on the balcony?
Yes, that is also possible. As long as the plant gets enough sun on your balcony, it will develop its charm here too. However, sufficient space is also necessary. Due to the possible height of up to 2 m, the purple loosestrife needs a correspondingly large bucket.
Note: A change of location in winter is only necessary for specimens that grow near water. The purple loosestrife can overwinter outside in the garden bed.
