Agastache Kudos Red
Agastache Kudos Red
Agastache Kudos Red
Agastache Kudos Red
Giant hyssop, Hummingbird mint
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Description
Agastache 'Kudos Red' is a superb compact hybrid. From summer to autumn, it bears a profusion of bright red flowers that are particularly luminous. Its aromatic foliage emits a strong menthol scent that perfumes the garden. It has excellent cold resistance. It is ideal for container planting. Grow this perennial in the sun in well-drained soil that is not too dry in summer. Its lifespan is not very long, but it multiplies easily.
Agastache 'Kudos Red' belongs to the Lamiaceae family, rich in plants producing essential oils. These substances protect them both from herbivorous animals and from the sun's rays. This variety is no exception to the rule: its heart-shaped deciduous foliage emits a powerful menthol and aniseed scent that delights the nostrils and repels pests!
Agastache 'Kudos Red' comes from the Kudos hybrid series. Plants from this series are characterised by a dense habit and better resistance to cold and winter humidity than most other agastaches. From June to October, it produces tight spikes in "brushes" of a beautiful bright red, high above the stems. The plant forms a compact clump, which can reach 50cm (20in) in height and about 45cm (18in) in diameter. This variety has a hardiness of around -15°C (5°F) in well-drained soil and a sheltered location. The nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for bees and other pollinators, especially in autumn when flowers become scarce in the garden. Cut some stems to fragrance your bouquets. The flowers are edible in salads.
Agastache 'Kudos Red' appreciates full sun or light shade (its stems will droop in too shady conditions), and any good non-chalky garden soil. The stems will tend to droop in soil that is too rich in nitrogen; they may require staking. You can pinch it to improve branching. While its ancestors provide it with some resistance to hot climates and drought episodes, it will still be more beautiful and fuller if the summer is not too arid. However, it dislikes excessive water, so plant it in well-drained soil that prevents moisture from accumulating at its base. The addition of coarse sand and gravel can be useful in heavy soil. Choose a warm and protected location, sheltered from cold winds and heavy frosts. These short-lived perennials can die after 3 to 5 years. Regularly divide the clump to rejuvenate it. Ensure regular watering in pots, and it will generously reward you until autumn.
In flower beds or moist rockeries, it forms a beautiful combination with Erigeron karvinskianus, the small Sedum 'Angelina' or a beautiful sage with intense blue spikes.
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Botanical data
Agastache
Kudos Red
Lamiaceae
Giant hyssop, Hummingbird mint
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
It dislikes consistently wet soils in winter, as they can harm its hardiness and eventually kill it. In heavy soil, pure sand can be used to plant the stump without adding any soil. It requires a sunny and sheltered position, protected from severe frosts. During very harsh winters, cover the stumps with straw or dead leaves to create a thick mulch. The soil should be fertile, loose, and moist but well-drained, especially during the flowering period. The plant can tolerate temporary periods of drought, although they can still affect its flowering.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.