Good colour mixes well
An easy care perennial that gives a fairly subtle pop of colour to the border. Really nice in shady spots or mixed with grasses.
Country Girl
Warwickshire
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
"Smaller flowers and not as red as many but an excellent encore planted among hellebores"
An easy care perennial that gives a fairly subtle pop of colour to the border. Really nice in shady spots or mixed with grasses.
Country Girl
Warwickshire
100.0
Cath
Hello there These plants will tolerate a bit of wind but are not recommended for windy exposed positions.
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