A low-growing, mound-forming herbaceous perennial with green, deeply divided, lobed foliage turning shades of red in autumn on stems to 25cm (10in) high and 30cm (12in) across. From late spring to summer, saucer-shaped purple-pink flowers with darker veins appear in profusion above the foliage.
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow in any moderately fertile soil apart from waterlogged soils. Good for using in rock gardens or as groundcover. For best growth and flowering, plant in full sun or partial shade.
Propagate by division in spring, or take basal cuttings in early to mid-spring and root with bottom heat.
Remove spent flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers. Remove old, dead foliage in spring before growth commences
May be susceptible to vine weevil, geranium sawfly, slugs and snails
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, downy mildews and a virus