{"product_id":"physostegia-virginiana-crystal-peak-obedient-plant","title":"Physostegia virginiana Crystal Peak | Obedient plant","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePhysostegia virginiana Crystal Peak | Obedient Plant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysostegia virginiana Crystal Peak\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful, compact \u003cstrong\u003eFastraX perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e with elegant spikes of \u003cstrong\u003eclear white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e and the exceptional ability to \u003cstrong\u003eflower in the first year from seed without vernalization\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e40 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, Crystal Peak has a naturally compact habit while producing elegant upright flower stems covered with crisp white blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an excellent perennial for \u003cstrong\u003eflower borders, perennial gardens, containers and mixed plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the long flower stems can also be harvested as \u003cstrong\u003ecut flowers for bouquets and floral arrangements\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy, reliable and versatile, Crystal Peak is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a perennial that can provide flowers quickly from seed and return for many seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePhysostegia virginiana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Obedient Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal Peak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e FastraX perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun – partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e First year from seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVernalization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required for first-year flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 16–18 weeks in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2b–9b\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial borders, pots, mixed containers, landscape planting and cut flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Crystal Peak Is Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers in the first year • No vernalization required • Pure white flowers • Compact 40 cm plants • Elegant upright flower spikes • Excellent cut flower • Hardy perennial • Suitable for pots • Sun to partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFastraX – Flowers in the First Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the greatest advantages of Crystal Peak is that it belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eFastraX perennial range\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many traditional perennials that need a cold period before flowering, Crystal Peak can \u003cstrong\u003eflower in its first growing season without vernalization\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen started early, plants can develop from seed into flowering perennials within approximately \u003cstrong\u003e16–18 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e under suitable spring growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes Crystal Peak particularly interesting for gardeners who want the longevity of a perennial without necessarily waiting until the second year for flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElegant Pure White Flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal Peak produces beautiful upright stems covered with \u003cstrong\u003eclear white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crisp white colour gives the plant a fresh, elegant appearance and makes it particularly easy to combine with other flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful companions include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea • Salvia • Achillea • Delphinium • Ornamental grasses • Dahlias • Cosmos • Lavender • Pastel-coloured perennials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white flowers are especially beautiful in romantic, cottage-style, contemporary and naturalistic gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompact Habit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e40 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, Crystal Peak is considerably easier to incorporate into smaller borders and containers than taller forms of \u003cem\u003ePhysostegia virginiana\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact habit makes it excellent for the \u003cstrong\u003efront and middle of perennial borders\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its upright flower spikes provide vertical structure without overwhelming neighbouring plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExcellent Perennial for Containers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal Peak is also an excellent choice for \u003cstrong\u003epots and mixed containers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts naturally compact habit and elegant white flower spikes make it particularly attractive as a premium container perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter flowering in a container, plants can also be transplanted into the garden, where they can continue growing as hardy perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeautiful Cut Flower\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elegant upright flower stems can be harvested for \u003cstrong\u003ebouquets and floral arrangements\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir clean white colour works beautifully with both bright summer flowers and softer pastel combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal Peak is therefore an interesting variety for gardeners who want a plant that works equally well in a \u003cstrong\u003eperennial border and cutting garden\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSowing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Sow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor flowering during the first season, sow indoors from approximately \u003cstrong\u003eDecember to March\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly sowing can produce flowering plants from 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