Agastache Pink Scepter

Common Name:

Agastache 'Pink Sceptre' – Pink Sceptre Hummingbird Mint

Description:

Agastache 'Pink Sceptre' is a stunning, long-flowering perennial celebrated for its impressive upright spikes of vibrant pink flowers and attractive, aromatic green foliage. This eye-catching variety produces an abundance of densely packed, tubular blooms on tall, sturdy stems, creating a spectacular display of colour and vertical interest in garden beds, borders and cottage-style landscapes. Its naturally bushy, upright growth habit and extended flowering season make it an excellent choice for adding height, texture and vibrant colour to outdoor spaces.

Flowering from late spring through summer and into autumn, Agastache 'Pink Sceptre' provides a reliable source of nectar for bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators. Well suited to Melbourne's temperate climate, it thrives in full sun and tolerates light afternoon shade, preferring well-drained soil with moderate fertility. Once established, it displays good drought tolerance, making it a practical choice for water-wise gardens. Regular removal of spent flower spikes encourages continued flowering and helps maintain a neat appearance. Growing approximately 70 cm tall and 80 cm wide, this hardy perennial is ideal for mass planting, mixed perennial borders, pollinator gardens and large decorative pots. Its showy flower spikes also make attractive additions to fresh floral arrangements.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 70 cm

• Width: 80 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Vibrant pink

• Rose pink

• Soft mauve-pink

Key Attributes:

• Aromatic Foliage

• Bee Attracting

• Bird Attracting

• Butterfly Attracting

• Disease Resistant

• Drought Tolerant Once Established

• Long Flowering Period

• Low Maintenance

• Perennial

• Scented Foliage

• Suitable for Cottage Gardens

• Suitable for Cut Flowers

• Suitable for Mass Planting

• Suitable for Pots

• Water-Wise Gardening

Toxicity:

Agastache 'Pink Sceptre' is generally considered non-toxic to humans, dogs and cats. However, consuming large quantities of plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort in pets. As with all ornamental plants, ingestion is best avoided.

Companion Plants:

• Achillea (Yarrow)

• Coreopsis (Tickseed)

• Echinacea (Coneflower)

• Gaura (Butterfly Bush)

• Lavandula (Lavender)

• Nepeta (Catmint)

• Penstemon

• Perovskia (Russian Sage)

• Rudbeckia (Black-eyed Susan)

• Salvia nemorosa

• Stachys byzantina (Lamb's Ear)

• Verbena bonariensis

  Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
  PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
  Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.