A low-growing, mound to mat-forming, herbaceous perennial, producing green lobed, deeply divided foliage turning shades of red in autumn, on stems to 30cm (12in) high and 50cm (20in) wide. Deep pink saucer-shaped flowers with darker veins, are produced from late spring to late summer.
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