A clump-forming rhizomatous perennial to 30cm, with deeply lobed leaves and long-stalked flowers 5cm in width, with rounded, dark-veined, lavender-blue petals.
 
Position: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Max Spread: 0.5-1 metres
Moisture: Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH: Acid or Alkaline or Neutral
Aspect: South–facing or West–facing or East–facing or North–facing
Exposure: Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness: H7
Cultivation: Grow in any, moderately fertile soil apart from waterlogged soils. Full sun or partial shade is best but shade is tolerated.
Propagation: Propagate by division in spring or propagate by basal cuttings in early to mid spring and root with bottom heat.
Suggested planting locations and garden types:
Cottage and informal garden
Flower borders and beds
Ground cover
Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning: Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers.
Pests: May be susceptible to vine weevil, capsid bug and sawflies.
Diseases: May be susceptible to downy mildews and Powdery mildews