dwarf hybrid hyssop
Agastache KUDOS RED
Overview
Dwarf hybrid hyssop, or Agastache KUDOS RED, is an amazing plant species due to its unique coloring, texture, and growth rate. The flowers are a vibrant red-purple and boast a sweet, honey-like aroma. Its small size and mounded shape make it an ideal choice for smaller gardens. This plant grows quickly and blooms consistently throughout the year. It has low water requirements and is winter hardy in areas with cold climate. Agastache KUDOS RED is an eye-catching, easy to care for choice for any garden!
Care Guide
Watering
Dwarf hybrid hyssop (Agastache KUDOS RED) needs to be watered moderately but consistently. During the active growing season, it should be watered thoroughly 1-2 times a week, allowing the soil to dry out partially between waterings. In winter, reduce watering to once a month or when the soil is completely dry. Make sure the soil is well-draining to avoid root and stem rot.
Light
Dwarf hybrid hyssop (Agastache Kudos Red) grows best in full sun, with at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. In areas with intense sunshine, the plant should be provided with some afternoon shade to help protect it from the heat. Without enough sunlight, the plant will look stretched and leggy, with few blooms. During hot summer months, it is best to provide protection from the sun in the afternoon.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 6-10.
Pruning
Dwarf hybrid hyssop (Agastache KUDOS RED) should be pruned annually in late winter or very early spring, before new growth begins. Pruning this plant can help achieve bushiness, promote healthy growth, and encourage plenty of blooms. To prune, remove any dead, dying, or weak branches. Also take out any spindly or excessively long branches, as well as any branches that are crossing over one another. This will open up the interior of the shrub, promote more airflow, and encourage bushy growth. To finish, shape the plant as desired.
Propagation
Division, Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation
Uses & Symbolism
Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies.
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