A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial to around 60cm in height, with fleshy, oblong, glaucous green leaves. Large flat terminal clusters of starry flowers appear in early autumn. The flowers open from greenish-pink buds, rapidly progressing through pale pink to become deep pink and ultimately taking on a brownish hue.
 
Position: Full sun
Soil Types: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Max Height: 0.5-1 metres
Max Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Moisture: Well–drained
pH: Alkaline or Neutral
Aspect: South–facing
Exposure: Exposed
Hardiness: H7
Cultivation: Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. A drought-tolerant plant.
Propagation: Propagate by division in spring. Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types:
Cottage and informal garden
Gravel garden
Patio and container plants
Wildlife gardens
Flower borders and beds
Pruning: Cut back after flowering to maintain shape or leave seedheads overwinter.
Pests: May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil.
Diseases: May be susceptible to root rot