Lysimachia atropurpurea ‘Beaujolais’

Lysimachia atropurpurea ‘Beaujolais’ is an upright perennial with slender flower spikes full of deep wine-red flowers. Flowering occurs from June to August. The gray-green, oblong leaves form a nice contrast to the dark flowers. The plant grows about 5-70 cm tall and attracts bees and butterflies. ‘Beaujolais’ is suitable for borders, planters and groups, and thrives best in a sunny to lightly shaded position in well-drained, not too wet soil. It is fairly drought-tolerant, short-lived (2-3 years), but can spread lightly. The plant is hardy and requires little maintenance.
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Care tips

Lysimachia atropurpurea ‘Beaujolais’ is a perennial that does well in full sun to light partial shade. Choose a well-drained soil. Avoid wet or heavily compacted soil; the plant is prone to root rot if too much moisture is present.

In spring (March) prune back the old stems to the base. During flowering in June-August, the plant is attractive to bees and butterflies. After flowering, cut back the spent spikes to maintain a neat appearance or possibly encourage a second bloom.

The plant is short-lived (2-3 years), but may spread slightly if some flower spikes remain. In dry periods, water sparingly. In pots, pay extra attention to drying out and winter protection in severe frosts.

Winter hardiness is good (down to -15 °C). Plant density: 7-9 per m². Not suitable for wet spots such as pond edges or heavy clay without soil improvement.

In short: low maintenance, does require good location and drainage.

General care tips can be found here.

Specifications

Dutch name:
Red loosestrife
Theme:
Welcome butterflies!, Summer delight
Type of crop:
Perennials
Flower color:
Rood, Paars, roodpaars
Flowering time:
juni, juli, augustus
Leaf color:
Grijsgroen
Height:
50 cm - 70 cm
Evergreen:
Ja
Hardiness:
Good
Pitch:
Sun, Semi-shade
Application:
Border, Pot, Plantenbak, Kuip, Groep
Soil type:
Kleigrond, Normale bodem, Zandgrond
Special features:
Kan goed tegen droogte, Snijbloem, Trekt bijen aan, Trekt vlinders aan, Rotsplant
Plant density:
7 to 9 per m²
Expected availability week:
17-34