A cultivar that grows up to 90cm tall with arching stems bearing deep red flowers with a yellow blush through the centre of each petal from midsummer into early autumn
0.5-1 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Deep planting or use of a thick, dry, organic mulch will help plants to overwinter in colder areas. Has the potential to become a nuisance in some gardens if not managed well
Propagate by division of established clumps in spring
No pruning required, except removal of dead leaves and flower stems in autumn or before new growth starts in spring
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
Generally disease-free