Product description
Lysimachia Midnight Sun is a highly desirable, fully hardy runner that cascades dramatically over the edges of a basket with deep, chocolate-purple foliage. It acts as a semi-evergreen in mild UK winters and provides a stunning, dark architectural contrast to bright summer bedding flowers. While it occasionally pushes out small yellow blooms, it is primarily grown for its aggressive trailing vines and intensely dark leaves.
Just like the golden variety, this dark-leafed trailer is incredibly thirsty and will wilt rapidly if neglected during a warm spell. You must maintain a strict 'damp' soil environment, watering it heavily and often so the compost never has the chance to completely dry out. Providing constant hydration ensures the leaves remain plump and hold onto their dark, glossy, purple-black pigmentation.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Lysimachia Midnight Sun Basket Plants
Lysimachia Midnight Sun Basket Plants
Product description
Lysimachia Midnight Sun is a highly desirable, fully hardy runner that cascades dramatically over the edges of a basket with deep, chocolate-purple foliage. It acts as a semi-evergreen in mild UK winters and provides a stunning, dark architectural contrast to bright summer bedding flowers. While it occasionally pushes out small yellow blooms, it is primarily grown for its aggressive trailing vines and intensely dark leaves.
Just like the golden variety, this dark-leafed trailer is incredibly thirsty and will wilt rapidly if neglected during a warm spell. You must maintain a strict 'damp' soil environment, watering it heavily and often so the compost never has the chance to completely dry out. Providing constant hydration ensures the leaves remain plump and hold onto their dark, glossy, purple-black pigmentation.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
To protect the striking leaf colours, you must carefully manage its light exposure. Hang the container in a heavily shaded spot that avoids intense, direct afternoon sunlight. This protective placement prevents the delicate leaves of your Lysimachia Midnight Sun from suffering severe scorch marks.
How to Water
This aggressive spreader is incredibly thirsty and will wilt rapidly if neglected. You need to keep the compost consistently wet, treating it almost like a bog plant. Providing constant moisture ensures your Lysimachia Midnight Sun never loses its vivid, bright foliage.
How to Plant
Position the root ball tight against the lip of the container so the stems are already facing downward. Gently pack a rich loam compost around the base to secure it in place. Planting your Lysimachia Midnight Sun on the perimeter lets its aggressive creeping vines instantly trail over the sides.
