Agastache ‘Apache Sunset’
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Agastache ‘Apache Sunset’
Bring a burst of vibrant, late-summer colour to your borders with Agastache ‘Apache Sunset’. This striking perennial produces upright spikes of warm coral-orange flowers that glow against aromatic grey-green foliage. Loved by bees and butterflies, it’s a pollinator magnet that keeps your garden buzzing well into autumn.
‘Apache Sunset’ thrives in sunny, free-draining positions and is particularly well-suited to gravel gardens, dry borders, and containers. It combines drought tolerance with long-season interest, making it a smart choice for low-maintenance, high-impact planting.
Specifications:
• Height: 50–70cm
• Spread: 30–50cm
• Flowering: July to October
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, light to moderately fertile
• Maintenance: Deadhead to encourage repeat flowering; cut back in early spring once growth resumes
🌿 Note for Isle of Wight planting:
‘Apache Sunset’ thrives in the island’s drier microclimates and is ideal for exposed or coastal gardens with lean soil. Avoid winter wet in heavy clay—perfect for raised beds, gravel borders, and sunny containers.
🌿 Ideal Companion Plants from The Green Standard Range:
• • Achillea millefolium ‘Paprika’ – Harmonious warm tones and similar dry soil preference
• • Stipa tenuissima ‘Ponytails’ – Adds texture and softness to the upright form of agastache
• • Salvia ‘Caradonna’ – Elegant purple spires for colour contrast
• • Verbena rigida ‘Oneness’ – Low-growing, long-flowering, and pollinator friendly
• • Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ – Perfect handover into late autumn with contrasting foliage
🌟 The Green Standard Tip:
Give ‘Apache Sunset’ a gravel mulch to protect its crown over winter and enjoy its scent every time you brush past. This is a superb choice for wildlife-friendly planting that doesn’t compromise on colour or structure.