Description
Betonica ‘Hummelo’ is an award-winning hardy perennial, valued for its long-lasting spikes of rich violet-purple flowers that bloom from early to late summer above attractive, crinkled dark green foliage. A favourite for cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, and mixed herbaceous borders, this easy-to-grow perennial provides vibrant colour, excellent structure, and months of interest.
Thriving in full sun or partial shade, Betonica ‘Hummelo’ prefers moist, well-drained soil and reaches a mature height of around 50–60cm. The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it an excellent choice for creating a pollinator-friendly garden and supporting biodiversity.
Fully hardy and low maintenance, Betonica ‘Hummelo’ combines beautifully with ornamental grasses, salvias, echinaceas, and other summer-flowering perennials. Ideal for UK gardens, this reliable perennial returns year after year, delivering outstanding seasonal colour and wildlife value.
