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Physostegia virginiana, commonly known as Obedient Plant or False Dragonhead, is a striking hardy perennial producing tall, upright spikes of elegant pink to pale lilac, snapdragon-like flowers. Blooming through summer into early autumn, the flowers open progressively from the bottom of each spike, creating a long-lasting display above attractive narrow green foliage.
Its unusual common name comes from a fascinating characteristic of the flowers: individual blooms can be gently moved sideways and will temporarily remain in their new position. Growing approximately 90–120 cm tall, this vigorous perennial is excellent for the middle or back of borders, cottage gardens and naturalistic planting. The long flowering stems are also excellent for cutting, while the flowers are attractive to visiting pollinators.
● Tall spikes packed with elegant pink to pale lilac flowers
● Unusual movable flowers give the Obedient Plant its memorable name
● Long flowering period from summer into early autumn
● Excellent tall perennial for cutting and flower arrangements
● Vigorous hardy perennial that returns year after year
● Cottage gardens
● Perennial borders
● Cut flower gardens
● Naturalistic and prairie-style planting
● Pollinator-friendly gardens
● For more uniform germination, give seeds approximately 3–4 weeks of cold-moist stratification before spring sowing. Alternatively, sow in autumn and allow natural winter conditions to provide the cold period.
● Be patient with germination. Physostegia seed can emerge irregularly over several weeks rather than germinating all at once.
● Grow in full sun for the strongest, most upright flowering stems; plants grown in too much shade or overly rich soil may become more prone to flopping.
● Keep established plants consistently moist during dry periods, as Obedient Plant performs particularly well in soils that retain some moisture.
● Allow enough room for mature plants to spread. The species grows by underground rhizomes and can gradually form substantial colonies, so divide or restrict clumps if they begin spreading beyond their allocated space.
Physostegia virginiana, commonly known as Obedient Plant or False Dragonhead, is a striking hardy perennial producing tall, upright spikes of elegant pink to pale lilac, snapdragon-like flowers. Blooming through summer into early autumn, the flowers open progressively from the bottom of each spike, creating a long-lasting display above attractive narrow green foliage.
Its unusual common name comes from a fascinating characteristic of the flowers: individual blooms can be gently moved sideways and will temporarily remain in their new position. Growing approximately 90–120 cm tall, this vigorous perennial is excellent for the middle or back of borders, cottage gardens and naturalistic planting. The long flowering stems are also excellent for cutting, while the flowers are attractive to visiting pollinators.
● Tall spikes packed with elegant pink to pale lilac flowers
● Unusual movable flowers give the Obedient Plant its memorable name
● Long flowering period from summer into early autumn
● Excellent tall perennial for cutting and flower arrangements
● Vigorous hardy perennial that returns year after year
● Cottage gardens
● Perennial borders
● Cut flower gardens
● Naturalistic and prairie-style planting
● Pollinator-friendly gardens
● For more uniform germination, give seeds approximately 3–4 weeks of cold-moist stratification before spring sowing. Alternatively, sow in autumn and allow natural winter conditions to provide the cold period.
● Be patient with germination. Physostegia seed can emerge irregularly over several weeks rather than germinating all at once.
● Grow in full sun for the strongest, most upright flowering stems; plants grown in too much shade or overly rich soil may become more prone to flopping.
● Keep established plants consistently moist during dry periods, as Obedient Plant performs particularly well in soils that retain some moisture.
● Allow enough room for mature plants to spread. The species grows by underground rhizomes and can gradually form substantial colonies, so divide or restrict clumps if they begin spreading beyond their allocated space.
Convolvulus tricolor 'Red Ensign', commonly known as Dwarf Morning Glory, is a compact annual producing striking trumpet-shaped flowers in a rich wine-red to crimson shade. Each bloom has a beautifully contrasting white ring surrounding a bright golden-yellow centre, creating the distinctive three-coloured pattern for which this species is known.
Unlike climbing morning glories, Red Ensign forms a low, bushy to gently spreading plant rather than a tall vine. Growing approximately 20–30 cm tall, it is particularly attractive in patio pots, window boxes, hanging baskets and at the front of sunny borders. Fresh flowers are produced continually through summer, opening particularly well in warm, bright sunshine and creating a vivid display over the neat green foliage.
● Striking wine-red to crimson trumpet-shaped flowers
● Distinctive white ring and brilliant golden-yellow centre
● Compact, low-growing habit rather than a tall climbing vine
● Produces fresh flowers continuously throughout summer
● Excellent for pots, window boxes, baskets and border edges
● Patio pots and containers
● Window boxes
● Hanging baskets
● Front of sunny borders
● Rock and gravel gardens
● Soak the hard-coated seeds in lukewarm water for approximately 24 hours before sowing to encourage faster and more even germination.
● When starting indoors, sow individually into small pots or modules and minimise root disturbance when planting out, as Convolvulus does not appreciate repeated transplanting.
● Choose a warm position with plenty of direct sunshine. The distinctive flowers open best in bright, sunny conditions and may partially close during dull or cool weather.
● Avoid overly rich soil and excessive feeding; freely draining, moderately fertile soil encourages compact growth and abundant flowering.
● The gently spreading habit makes Red Ensign particularly effective near container edges, in window boxes and hanging baskets where flowering shoots can naturally spread outward.
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