A spreading perennial, ideal for groundcover, with deeply lobed mid-green basal leaves in 7 divisions. Masses of very large, cup-shaped, lavender-blue flowers have purple veins, a white centre and almost round, overlapping petals borne over a long period during summer
0.1-0.5 metres
0.5-1 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow in moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Most soils, unless waterlogged, in either sun or shade are tolerated
Propagate by division between early autumn and early spring or cut back plants after flowering in summer then divide, replant and water well
Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers
May be damaged by vine weevil larvae, Geranium sawfly larvae, capsid bug or slugs and snails
May be susceptible to downy mildews, a virus and powdery mildews
