'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.
 
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Clump-forming
Hardiness H7
 
Full Sun
Aspect West-facing or East-facing or South-facing
Exposure Exposed or Sheltered
 
Moisture Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil Chalk, Loam, Sand
pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
 
Size
Ultimate height 0.1-0.5 metres
Ultimate spread 0.1-0.5 metres
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