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Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Rosebay willowherb, Chamaenerion angustifolium, is typically regarded as a weed. It bears slender spires of pink flowers in late summer, and spreads by downy seeds and strong runners. A ‘pioneer species’, it’s known for colonising bare ground and can quickly build up into large numbers.

Chamaenerion angustifolium 'Stahl Rose' is a particularly gorgeous cultivar of the species. It bears slender spires of pale pink flowers on darker stems. More compact than the species and less prone to spreading by runners, it’s perfect for growing in a mixed border where it can naturalise among other plants. Like the species its blooms are loved by bees and other pollinators, and its leaves are the larval food plant of the elephant hawk-moth.

Grow Chamaenerion angustifolium 'Stahl Rose' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

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Chamaenerion ‘Stahl rose’ and wildlife

Chamaenerion ‘Stahl rose’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpillar food plant, has nectar/pollen rich flowers, is used for nesting materials and has seeds for birds.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Chamaenerion ‘Stahl rose’ poisonous?

Chamaenerion ‘Stahl rose’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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