A shrub about 2.5m high, with deciduous, three-lobed, green leaves, and single, pale violet-lilac flowers, with dark red centres and veins and cream stamens, from late summer to mid-autumn; honeybees and bumblebees may visit for pollen
1.5-2.5 metres
1.5-2.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
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| Autumn | ||||
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Grow in neutral, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, in full sun, in a warm position such as a south-facing or west-facing wall to encourage flowering, and protect roots in winter with an organic mulch
Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring, by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or by layering in spring or autumn
Pruning group 1 (little or no pruning of trees and shrubs)
May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, mealybugs and glasshouse whitefly when grown under glass
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and powdery mildews