A compact, hairy herbaceous perennial to 40cm tall, forming a mound of grey-green ferny foliage and producing deep pink, pincushion flowers to 5cm across with paler centres, over a long period in summer
 
Position: Full sun
Soil Types: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Max Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Moisture: Well–drained
pH: Acid or Alkaline or Neutral
Aspect: West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure: Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness: H4
 
Cultivation:  Grow in full sun and protect from winter wet
Propagation: Propagate by division or take basal cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types:
Cottage and informal garden
Patio and container plants
City and courtyard gardens
Coastal
Wildlife gardens
Flower borders and beds
Garden edging
Pruning: deadhead to prolong flowering, cut down stems in autumn
Pests: Generally pest-free
Diseases: Generally disease-free