AGASTACHE ‘HONEYSTICKS SANDSTONE’

Warmth, fragrance, and natural elegance: a luminous perennial that brightens the garden all summer long.

‘Agastache ‘Honeysticks Sandstone’ is a beautiful variety from the Honeysticks series, known for its compact, free-flowering, and heat-tolerant plants.
Its floral spikes in sandy, peachy, and golden amber tones add a soft and warm touch, reminiscent of southern landscapes. Its fragrant grey-green foliage releases a pleasant anise aroma and tirelessly attracts bees, bumblebees, and butterflies.
With its long and vibrant blooming period, this agastache is perfect for dry borders, contemporary beds, or sunny pots.

‘Honeysticks Sandstone’ captivates with its unique hue, both natural and refined, which pairs wonderfully with purple, violet, or silvery tones in the garden.

Key Features:

Type: Aromatic perennial (semi-hardy)
Botanical name: Agastache hybrida ‘Honeysticks Sandstone’
Flower color: Shades of peach, apricot, amber, and golden sand
Flowering: June to October (very long)
Height: 40 to 60 cm
Habit: Compact, bushy, well-branched
Foliage: Grey-green, scented with anise and mint
Exposure: Full sun
Soil: Light, well-drained, poor to moderately fertile
Hardiness: Medium (up to -8/-10 °C in well-drained soil)

Benefits:

Abundant and luminous flowering: warm and soft tones all summer long
Excellent heat and drought tolerance
Nectar-rich plant: attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
Easy care and low water requirement
Aromatic and decorative foliage
Unique sand color: pairs wonderfully with lavender, sages, and echinaceas
Compact and modern variety: perfect for small gardens or patio pots

Cultivation and Care Tips:

Planting:

• In spring or autumn, in full sun and well-drained soil.

• Space plants 30 to 40 cm apart.

Watering:

• Moderate: water only during prolonged dry spells.

• Tolerates dry conditions well.

Maintenance:

• Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming.

• Cut back stems to 10 cm from the ground in late winter.

Fertilization:

• Low-demanding: a light compost application in spring is sufficient.

Wintering:

• In cold regions, mulch the base or cultivate in pots to bring indoors.

Ideal for:

• Dry beds and Mediterranean gardens

• Borders and rockeries

• Terrace pots and sunny balconies

• Pollinator gardens

• Pairing with lavenders, gauras, verbenas, sages, echinaceas

In summary:

‘Agastache ‘Honeysticks Sandstone’ is a perennial with natural charm, combining soft color, anise fragrance, and long-lasting blooms. It brings a luminous and contemporary touch to the garden while remaining easy to care for and very heat-tolerant.