'Mrs J. Bradshaw' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 60cm in height, with hairy, dark green, pinnate basal leaves and purple stems bearing semi-double, rich scarlet flowers 4.5cm in width.
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Foliage Deciduous
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Habit Clump-forming
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Hardiness H7
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Full Sun
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Aspect West-facing or East-facing or South-facing
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Exposure Exposed or Sheltered
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Moisture Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
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Soil Chalk, Loam, Sand
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pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Size
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Ultimate height 0.1-0.5 metres
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Ultimate spread 0.1-0.5 metres
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Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
How to grow
Cultivation Suitable for the rock garden or front of borders. Avoid soil that is waterlogged
Propagation Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in winter or propagate by division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden
How to care
Pruning Cut back the old stems after flowering
Pests Can get glasshouse red spider mite, aphids and sawflies
Diseases Generally disease free