£7.99

Japanese lantern buds swell out to burst forth as striking pink-tentacled flowers on this truly unusual variety. The delicate texture gives an exotic complement to the border perennials. Plant in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

Type

• Perennials

Foliage: Deciduous

Hardiness: Hardy

Vigour: Medium growing

Uses

• Beds and borders
• Flower arranging
• Cottage style garden

Special features

• Attractive to wildlife
• Low maintenance
• Attractive to bees

Care instructions

Plant in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Deadheading will increase flowering time. Cut down in Autumn. Divide in Spring or Autumn.

Dimensions

Size: Medium

Pot size: 2 litre

Eventual height: 50cm

Eventual spread: 75cm

Positions

• Light shade
• Sun

Aspects

• South
• East
• West

Soil types

• Sandy
• Normal
• Clay

Soil pH ranges

• Acid
• Neutral
• Alkaline