Stachys monieri 'Hummelo'

Stachys monieri 'Hummelo'

This species forms large, rounded clumps of green, long and narrow, textured leaves. It is lovely even when it's not in bloom. From early to midsummer, sturdy spikes of lavender-rose flowers shoot up through the foliage, putting on quite a display. This plant will require over-wintering (vernalisation) in order to flower in summer.

Price: £35.50 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Clump Forming

Flowering Time:

June - September

Height x Spread:

50 x 30 cm

Available to Order:

January - June

Recommend Sales:

April - August

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Consumer Information

Narrative Description:

This species forms large, rounded clumps of green, long and narrow, textured leaves. It is lovely even when it's not in bloom. From early to midsummer, sturdy spikes of lavender-rose flowers shoot up through the foliage, putting on quite a display. This plant will require over-wintering (vernalisation) in order to flower in summer.

Ideal Conditions:

Ideal for free-draining soil in full sun or partial shade.

Possible Situation:

Excellent for containers and raised beds for the summer, but can be planted in the border afterwards to enjoy for years to come.

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Clump Forming

Height x Spread / Trail:

50 x 30 cm

Features:

Typical Season:

Summer

Flower Colour:

purple

Foliage Colour:

green

Flowering Time:

June - September

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Raised Bed

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

A little tidying of the old tired fronds may be required in spring before the new growth.

Cultural Information

Family:

LAMIACEAE

Genus:

Stachys

Species:

monieri

Cultivar:

Hummelo

Category:

Hardy Perennials

Recommended Pot Sizes:

11cm

1Ltr

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

24 weeks over Winter

8 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Cool crop 4 - 12°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

January - June

Recommended Sales Window:

April - August

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:23/2443/24
Qty:94

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£5)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Common Diseases:

Botrytis

Powdery Mildew

Other Info:

Wisley White' add 6 weeks to lead time.

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

Qty Discounts Available

  • for orders over 50 trays + additional discounts when placed 16 weeks in advance

Min Order 10 Trays

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