Stachys ‘Pink Cotton Candy’ – A Soft, Fluffy Beauty for Garden Softness and Texture
Stachys ‘Pink Cotton Candy’ is a charming perennial that brings a delightful, fluffy texture and a soft pink hue to any garden. With its silvery-green, fuzzy leaves and delicate spikes of pale pink flowers, this variety creates a light, airy atmosphere in borders, containers, and cottage gardens. The soft, cotton-candy-like blooms appear in mid-summer and continue to grace the garden well into autumn, offering a gentle contrast to bolder colours and providing an easy-care option for gardeners seeking beauty with minimal effort. Loved by pollinators, this stachys variety is both a visual treat and a wildlife-friendly choice.
Why Grow Stachys ‘Pink Cotton Candy’?
Delicate Pink Flowers – Soft pink flower spikes, reminiscent of cotton candy, add a sweet, dreamy touch to the garden, providing a gentle pop of colour against the silvery foliage.
Pollinator-Friendly – The nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, making it a great choice for a wildlife-friendly garden.
Compact & Tidy Growth – Forms a neat, low-spreading mound of fuzzy green foliage, perfect for filling gaps in borders or softening the edges of paths without overwhelming the space.
Long-Lasting Blooming – Flowers appear from mid-summer to autumn, providing extended colour and texture in your garden, even as other plants begin to fade.
Hardy & Low-Maintenance – Fully hardy in the UK, Stachys ‘Pink Cotton Candy’ is drought-tolerant once established, resists pests and diseases, and requires minimal care.
Planting & Care Guide
Position: Prefers full sun to partial shade, thriving in sunny borders, cottage gardens, or as a charming addition to container plantings.
Soil: Grows best in well-drained, moderately moist soil but is adaptable to a variety of garden conditions.
Watering: Water regularly when newly planted, but once established, it’s drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering.
Maintenance:
- Deadhead spent flowers to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage more blooms.
- Trim back after flowering to promote fresh growth and a neat shape.
- Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour and prevent overcrowding.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Stachys ‘Pink Cotton Candy’ pairs beautifully with other soft, airy perennials like Lavender, Achillea, or Nepeta, where its delicate pink blooms complement the cool-toned flowers of its companions. It also works well with ornamental grasses like Pennisetum or Deschampsia, providing a soft contrast to their flowing textures. Ideal for adding a light, ethereal quality to borders, cottage gardens, or containers, this variety is perfect for creating a serene, whimsical atmosphere. Its gentle colour and texture make it a lovely addition to pollinator gardens, where its blooms will attract a range of beneficial insects.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.