SPECIAL QUALITIES

A medium upright shrub for moist gardens that is easy to grow and forms an eye catching border.

FLOWERS

Heads of deep red flowers on downy reddish stems over summer.

POSITION & USES

Plant in the front of a perennial or herb garden or as a border to a driveway in part to full sun with a moist soil.

CULTIVATION

Remove spent flower heads to prevent self seeding and prune in late autumn. Water regularly during summer and autumn.

FERTILISING

Regular applications of Seasol and Power Feed from spring to late autumn will keep it looking its best.

WATER RATING

• Red can = Little water in hot, dry weather.
• Green can = Deep watering every few weeks in hot, dry weather.
• Blue can = Deep watering weekly in hot, dry weather.

Codes are a guide only and watering requirements will be affected by soil type, competition, mulching, wind and many other factors. Try to group plants with the same code in the one bed.

CAUTION: All parts of this plant are poisonous if eaten.

Herb Attributes