Rosie Posie' Anise Hyssop

Agastache 'Rosie Posie', also known as anise hyssop or hummingbird mint, is an herbaceous perennial with irresistible charm. Its spikes of bubblegum pink flowers, delicately scented, attract butterflies and hummingbirds throughout the summer. Its aromatic foliage, releasing a minty fragrance when crushed, adds an extra sensory dimension to this remarkable plant.

Key Features:

• Shape: Upright and bushy clump, with dense and aromatic foliage.
• Flowers: Long spikes of tubular, bubblegum pink flowers, lightly scented. Abundant flowering from June to September. Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
• Foliage: Lanceolate, grayish-green leaves, slightly downy, releasing a minty scent when crushed.
• Mature size: 40 to 60 cm tall and wide, or 60 to 90 cm tall depending on growing conditions.
• Hardiness: Zone 5 to 9, tolerates cold well.

Where to Plant and Use:

Agastache 'Rosie Posie' is a versatile plant that fits perfectly in sunny gardens. It is ideal for flower beds, borders, rock gardens, and pollinator gardens. It can also be grown in pots to decorate terraces and balconies.

• Ideal location: Full sun for optimal flowering and more aromatic foliage. Tolerates partial shade.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil, even poor or dry. Tolerates calcareous soils.
• Uses:
  • Flower beds, borders, and rock gardens
  • Pollinator gardens and aromatic gardens
  • Cut flowers for fresh or dried bouquets
  • Container gardening

Growing Tips:

• Planting: Plant in spring or fall, spacing plants 30 to 40 cm apart.
• Watering: Water regularly after planting, then only during dry periods.
• Pruning: Cut faded flowers to prolong flowering. Cut back the clump in spring.
• Division: Divide clumps every 3 to 4 years to maintain plant vigour.
• Winter protection: Mulch the base of the plant in winter in colder regions.