Details
'Lollipop' is a dwarf cultivar with a height and spread of 60cm. It is a short-lived perennial with rough stems and leaves, and dense clusters of small, purple flowers in summer and autumn.

Hardiness
H4 - Hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)

Aspect
South-facing or West-facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered

Moisture
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil
Clay, Loam, Chalk, Sand

pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Size
Ultimate height 0.5-1 metres
Ultimate spread 0.5-1 metres
Time to ultimate height 1-2 years

How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained or well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. In cold areas, protect with a dry winter mulch
Propagation
Propagate by seed in pots at 18-21C in autumn to early spring or let it self-seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Flower borders and beds Wall-side Borders Prairie Planting Gravel Garden City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden

How to care
Pruning
Cut down in spring as new growth emerges from the base; deadhead in autumn if seed is not required
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free