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Agastache 'Poquito Dark Blue' (Poquito Series) (Giant hyssop 'Poquito Dark Blue')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.4m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Agastache 'Poquito Dark Blue' (Poquito Series)
Other names
Giant hyssop 'Poquito Dark Blue', Hummingbird mint 'Poquito Dark Blue', Anise hyssop 'Poquito Dark Blue'
Genus
Agastache Agastache
Variety or Cultivar
'Poquito Dark Blue' _ 'Poquito Dark Blue' is a bushy, clump-forming, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with upright stems bearing ovate, scalloped, aromatic, dark green leaves and slender, whorled spikes of tubular, two-lipped, fragrant, purple-blue flowers from early summer into autumn.
Agastache 'Poquito Dark Blue' (Poquito Series) is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Leaves are anise-scented.
Habit
Bushy, Clump-forming, Upright
Flower
Blue, Purple in Summer; Purple, Blue in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly
General care
Pruning
Cut back the faded flower-stems in autumn or leave for winter interest and cut back in spring. In colder areas, leave leaf and flower stems for winter protection and cut back in late winter or early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Agastache 'Poquito Dark Blue' (Poquito Series) (Giant hyssop 'Poquito Dark Blue') will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Gravel, Ground Cover
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers alkaline soil but will tolerate poor, acid conditions. Dislikes heavy clay. Drought and heat tolerant once established. Apply a thick winter mulch in cold areas. Often short-lived. May be evergreen in mild areas, deciduous in the coldest areas of its growing range.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Agastache 'Poquito Dark Blue' (Poquito Series)
Other names
Giant hyssop 'Poquito Dark Blue', Hummingbird mint 'Poquito Dark Blue', Anise hyssop 'Poquito Dark Blue'
Genus
Agastache Agastache
Variety or Cultivar
'Poquito Dark Blue' _ 'Poquito Dark Blue' is a bushy, clump-forming, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with upright stems bearing ovate, scalloped, aromatic, dark green leaves and slender, whorled spikes of tubular, two-lipped, fragrant, purple-blue flowers from early summer into autumn.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Leaves are anise-scented.
Habit
Bushy, Clump-forming, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Blue, Purple in Summer; Purple, Blue in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly
General care
Pruning
Cut back the faded flower-stems in autumn or leave for winter interest and cut back in spring. In colder areas, leave leaf and flower stems for winter protection and cut back in late winter or early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Agastache 'Poquito Dark Blue' (Poquito Series) (Giant hyssop 'Poquito Dark Blue') will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Gravel, Ground Cover
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers alkaline soil but will tolerate poor, acid conditions. Dislikes heavy clay. Drought and heat tolerant once established. Apply a thick winter mulch in cold areas. Often short-lived. May be evergreen in mild areas, deciduous in the coldest areas of its growing range.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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