Stachys macrantha 'Superba' (Betony 'Superba')

Botanical name

Stachys macrantha 'Superba'

Other names

Betony 'Superba', Stachys grandiflora 'Superba', Stachys spicata 'Superba', Stachys 'Superba'

Genus

Stachys Stachys

Variety or Cultivar

'Superba' _ 'Superba' is an erect, hairy perennial with rosettes of ovate, scalloped, wrinkled, veined, dark green leaves and upright stems bearing dense spikes of hooded, purple-pink flowers from early summer into autumn.

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect flower stem, Upright

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Colour

Flower

Purple-pink in Summer; Purple-pink in Autumn

Foliage

Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Slugs

Specific diseases

Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning

Remove faded flower stems.

Propagation methods

Division

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Stachys macrantha 'Superba' (Betony 'Superba') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Underplanting, Wildlife

Cultivation

Grow in full sun in free-draining soil that is moderately fertile. Drought tolerant once established.

Soil type

Chalky, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect

South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed

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

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Stachys macrantha 'Superba' (Betony 'Superba')

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/