code: 946
discovered on the mountains of South Africa
Family: Compositae
Plant Classification: Hardy perennial
Minimum Height: 30 cm
Maximum Height: 60 cm
A long-flowering dazzler discovered on the mountains of South Africa. Numerous erect stems produce an everlasting display of carmine rose flowers from early spring until the autumn frosts.
Sowing advice:
For best results, sow seeds immediately onto a good soil-based compost. Cover the seeds with fine grit or compost to approximately their own depth. They can be sown at any time, and germination can sometimes be quicker if kept at 15 to 20 degrees C. However, we sow most seeds in an unheated greenhouse and wait for natural germination as many seeds have built-in dormancy mechanisms, and often wait for spring before emerging regardless of when they are sown. But spring sowing will obviously give them a full season of growth if successful germination occurs.
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
Purple-pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
Pests
Generally pest free.
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to avoid self-seeding.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in any well-drained soil in a sunny position. May survive winter outdoors in mild areas.
