Prunella grandiflora 'Bella Deep Rose' (Large self-heal 'Bella Deep Rose')

Botanical name

Prunella grandiflora 'Bella Deep Rose'

Other names

Large self-heal 'Bella Deep Rose', Large-flowered selfheal 'Bella Deep Rose'

Genus

Prunella Prunella

Variety or Cultivar

'Bella Deep Rose' _ 'Bella Deep Rose' is a compact, mat-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with ovate to lance-shaped, toothed, dark green leaves and upright, leafy stems bearing dense, compact spikes of whorled, lipped, rose-pink flowers in summer.

Foliage

Semi evergreen

Habit

Mat Forming

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Colour

Flower

Rose-pink in Summer

Foliage

Dark-green in All seasons

General care

Pruning

Deadhead to prevent self-seeding.

Propagation methods

Division

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Prunella grandiflora 'Bella Deep Rose' (Large self-heal 'Bella Deep Rose') will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Underplanting, Wildlife

Cultivation

Grow in any soil in full sun or partial shade. Site carefully as may become invasive.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect

North, South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Prunella grandiflora 'Bella Deep Rose' (Large self-heal 'Bella Deep Rose')

Common pest name

tomato thrips

Scientific pest name

Ceratothripoides brunneus

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Thrips present in Africa; the Caribbean and parts of Asia; frequently intercepted in the UK. Can cause significant damage to tomatoes and other crops in countries where it is present. Europe wide PRA will consider its potential to establish and cause damage.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/