Lythrum salicaria - Purple loosestrife

Pests Lythrum salicaria : The treatments are applied only in case there is an effective presence of parasites on the plant, using specific products. We suggest to avoid any treatment during bloom, which can injure pollinating insects.

continental : Waterings for The Lythrum salicaria will be frequent in spring and summer and more occasional in autumn and almost suspended in winter. We remind that it is a rule to avoid the supply of water if the soil is still humid.

alpine : Waterings will be regular and generous, specially in summer, remember to allow the substrate to dry out between two waterings. In winter waterings can be suspended.

mediterranean : Supply water regularly during vegetative period, when the soil is very dry; when temperatures decrease we can decrease waterings and suspend them in winter.

continental : It is advisable to grow this plant in a very sunny place.
This is a very rustic garden plant, that should not have problems even in case of very intense frosts.

alpine : It is advisable to grow this plant to direct sunlight all year long.
The Lythrum salicaria is very rustic and can be grown in the garden all year long; it does not suffer from even intense frosts.

mediterranean : It is advisable to grow these plants in a very sunny location.
The Lythrum salicaria does not suffer from cold and frost; this is a plant that can be grown in the garden all year long.

Fertilize Lythrum salicaria : Fertilize these plants using specific fertilizers, from March to October; there are slow-release fertilizers, to be mixed with the soil, or fertilizers to be dissolved in the water the water garden.