Description
Color Magnet is a single, medium size flower opens in shades of lilac. Two layers of smoothly cupped petals surround a cluster of yellow stamens. The pigments are quite stable, and the color loses little of its intensity with age. The substantial bush exhibits an excellent plant habit. It is vigorous, fast to increase and produces a lush, verdant bush within a few years of planting. It is a prolific bloomer, covering the plant in a riot of color.
The blooms are carried near the canopy of the dark green foliage. The leaves remain attractive for most of the growing season well into fall. Self-supporting, Color Magnet’s strong stems are erect, and the bush holds its shape well against inclement weather events. Staking is not required under normal growing conditions. It is an outstanding variety for the flower garden and is particularly effective in mass plantings.
Awards
APS Seedling Certificate of Merit, 2014.
Best Use
General garden and landscape use; perennial border; mass plantings; deer resistant; hybridizing; attracts pollinators and honey bees.
Basic Growing Requirements
Full Sun. Water as needed, sensitive to over-watering and waterlogged conditions. Soil pH 6.5-7. Fertile, well-draining soil.
Disclosure
The image(s) above shows the actual cultivar named and described on this page. The pictures are a fair and accurate depiction of the flowers as they are, in vivo, and are not staged or altered otherwise. The descriptions are based on our experience with plants that are grown by us here in NW Missouri.
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