A clump-forming, compact perennial to 35cm tall with lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves to 5cm long. Dense, tapering spikes of small, deep rose-red flowers are borne above the foliage throughout summer
 
Position: Full sun
Soil Types: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Max Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to Maturity: 2–5 years
Moisture: Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH: Acid or Alkaline or Neutral
Aspect: West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure: Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness: H4
Drought Resistance: Yes
Cultivation: Needs full sun and grows best in a well-drained soil
Propagation: Propagate by division in autumn or spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types:
City and courtyard gardens
Cottage and informal garden
Wildlife gardens
Flower borders and beds
Garden edging
Ground cover
 
Pruning: deadhead after flowering
Pests: May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases: May be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus