Stachys 'Hummmelo' is a little known perennial which should be more widely used. The low mound of crinkly dark green leaves is topped with bright pinky purple blooms in June. Deadheading will encourage rebloom. It is an excellent plant for the front of the border because it always looks attractive and combines easily with many other colours.
- Height: 46 - 51 cm (18 - 20 in)
- Spread: 46 - 61 cm (18 - 24 in)
- Cold Hardiness: Zone 4
- Sun or Shade: sun to partial shade
- Bloom Time: summer to fall
- Leaf Colour: dark green
- Bloom Colour: magenta pink
- Critter Resistance: deer and rabbits
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Grow Stachys in full sun to part shade in well drained soil. Divide it in the spring when the plant becomes woody or the center dies out. Cut down spent flowers to maintain an attractive apperance.
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Bloomfest Garden Art Show
Mark your calendar for July 20-28. We will be open every day during that time. Our Bloomfest Garden Show is happening and our daylily field will be in full bloom. This year we will be displaying the work of 23 artists throughout the gardens and daylily field. It is easy to visualize how a piece of art might look in your own garden when you see it in displayed in a garden here.
Suzanne and Bruce and the Whitehouse Team
July Art Show
Coming Soon Details on our exciting Garden Art Show
The purpose of our Garden Art Show is to merge the beauty of art with the tranquility and aesthetics of a garden, creating a unique and immersive experience for visitors.
You don't want to miss these pieces that harmonize with the surroundings and evoke a sense of connection to nature.
Check Back in May for dates and times.
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