This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears

again in spring.

Position: full sun or partial shade

Soil: fertile, well drained soil
Rate of growth: fast
Flowering period: June to August
Hardiness: fully hardy

A popular variety, with a long flowering season and semi-double, vivid scarlet flowers that appear from June to August among rosettes of puckered, scalloped fresh g
among other 'hot' coloured flowers towards the front of a sunny border.

Garden care: To prolong flowering, deadhead regularly. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring or late autumn.