A bushy perennial with yellow-green foliage which has a pineapple scent when crushed and slender racemes of narrow bright red lipped flowers in late summer.
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Will grow well in soils that are moderately fertile and moist but well-drained preferably in full sun but will tolerate some shade. Once the plant is established it will require less watering.
Cut back spent flower spikes to prolong flowering
Generally pest-free
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots