Add vibrant color and charm to your garden with Wandelröschen, a compact, flowering shrub renowned for its abundant bright blooms in shades of purple, pink, or white. Ideal for garden beds, borders, or containers, this low-maintenance plant attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies while providing long-lasting seasonal color. Its heirloom quality ensures reliable growth, healthy flowering, and easy care, making it perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
Features & Specifications
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Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
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Plant Variety: Cuphea hyssopifolia (Wandelröschen)
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Flower Color: Bright purple, pink, or white (varies by variety)
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Growth Habit: Compact perennial shrub
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Maintenance Level: Low
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Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies
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Best Use: Garden beds, borders, containers, and ornamental displays
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Climate Tolerance: Prefers temperate to subtropical climates with well-draining soil
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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Soil Preparation: Use fertile, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface; press gently; do not cover deeply.
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Spacing: Space plants 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) apart for optimal growth.
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Watering: Keep soil slightly moist during germination; moderate watering once established.
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Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
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Germination Period: 14–28 days under optimal conditions.
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Best Season to Plant: Spring or early summer after the last frost.