A clump-forming evergreen perennial to 60cm in height, with mid-green leaves divided into 5 lobes. Light salmon-pink flowers 3.5cm in width are borne freely over a long period.
Position: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height: 0.5-1 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 susceptble to vine weevil, capsid bug and sawflies.
Diseases: Prone to Powdery mildews, downy mildews and virus diseases
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