About
A rhizomatous herbaceous perennial, to 30-45cm in height, with glossy, rounded leaves, to 25cm in width, that turn red in autumn. Clusters of pale pink flowers arise on bare stems before the leaves appear.
About the genus
Darmera is a vigorous perennial forming an extensive clump of long-stalked, large rounded leaves attached to the stalk in the middle, with rounded clusters of star-shaped white or pink flowers on tall stems, before the leaves
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeBogs, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moisture retentive or boggy soils in full sun or partial shade
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in spring or autumn, or by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free