Lovely colour
Healthy plant which flowered well but wasn't quite right in the spot I originally planted it so I moved it in the autumn, now hoping it survived and I will see new growth in the spring.
Sally
Taunton
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Healthy plant which flowered well but wasn't quite right in the spot I originally planted it so I moved it in the autumn, now hoping it survived and I will see new growth in the spring.
Sally
Taunton
Ok, so tiny plants arrived (late season) and planted to maximise growth in the spring. However, they still haven't grown much (it's now August the following year) and no flowers yet either. Disappointed.
CW
Sussex
Looks great planted with libertia!
A Gardener In Leith
Edinburgh
Lovely dark colour strong plant doing well in our new garden
Sandra W
Cerne Abbas Dorset
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