{"product_id":"stachys-macrantha","title":"STACHYS macrantha BETONICA grandiflora","description":"\u003cp\u003eStachys macrantha ‘Betonica Grandiflora’, commonly known as Big Betony or Large-Flowered Betony, is a sturdy herbaceous perennial that produces dense spikes of showy tubular flowers in rich pink, rose-purple, or magenta-purple tones. The blooms are held on upright stems above clumps of broad, textured, dark green leaves, creating a bold yet refined appearance in the garden. Blooming from early to midsummer, this plant adds colour, structure, and pollinator value to borders, cottage gardens, woodland edges, or mixed perennial beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in well-drained soil with medium moisture. Avoid planting in heavy, waterlogged conditions. Requires minimal maintenance once established and performs best with good air circulation. Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage a tidier appearance and possible additional blooms. Cut back tired foliage after flowering if needed to refresh the plant. Pairs well with salvia, geraniums, nepeta, campanula, and ornamental grasses for a colourful, layered garden display. Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Generally avoided by deer and rabbits. Excellent for borders, cottage-style landscapes, pollinator gardens, woodland edges, mass plantings, or mixed perennial plantings. Stachys macrantha ‘Betonica Grandiflora’ is a dependable and colorful perennial that thrives in sunny to partially shaded gardens, adding upright spikes of vivid flowers and attractive, textured foliage. Its tidy clumping habit, long-lasting blooms, and pollinator appeal make it a valuable choice for low-maintenance perennial displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull Sun to Partial Shade. Performs best in full sun to partial shade, with some afternoon shade beneficial in warmer climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaximum Growth Height:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18–24 inches (45–60 cm), with a spread of about 18–24 inches (45–60 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBloom Month:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJune to July. Blooms from early to midsummer, producing dense spikes of pink to rose-purple flowers that provide strong seasonal color and attract beneficial pollinators.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardener Nation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42337494630486,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/1259\/0422\/files\/sa610b-STACHYSmacranthaBETONICAgrandiflora.jpg?v=1780538086","url":"https:\/\/gardenernation.com\/products\/stachys-macrantha","provider":"Gardener Nation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}