Description
Has dark stems to 60cm, bearing dark reddish-green, divided leaves topped by dense spikes of deep crimson flowers.
Top tip: Don’t let it dry out completely. Happy in dappled shade.
Flowers: May-June
Height: 30-60cm
Propagation: Woody roots branch to produce new shoots that can be potted on.
Soil conditions: Consistently damp but not waterlogged.
Planting: Plant directly into damp soil.