A semi-evergreen, upright, bushy subshrub with dark green foliage and vibrant pink-fuchsia lipped flowers with a white throat which have a near black calyx with dark stems from summer through to autumn.
0.5-1 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.
Pruning group 9 in spring; 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