8a
-12°C
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
2.5m | Max | 1m |
1.5m | Min | 50cm |
2 years to reach maturity
This plant has no fragrance
An old garden favourite, this short lived perennial only occasionally flowers in its first year. Tall flower spikes up to 2 m form in summer, with usually pink flowers but sometimes shades of red, yellow, cream and white. Flowers may be double or single.
Young growth can be attacked by caterpillars; flea beetles occasionally causes significant defoliation
Collect seed in late summer/ early autumn, however colour will not come true if other varieties are nearby.
Sow late winter in pots/modules at 13C for flowers in the same season. Or direct sow in midsummer if treating as a biennial.
This plant suits informal cottage style gardens planted in flower borders/beds or wall-side borders.
A biennial plant takes two years to complete it's flowering cycle but worth the wait.
Explore allTraditionally flowering in July, these flowers will be at their best this month.
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