About
Dublin' is a spreading, deciduous dwarf sub-shrub to 25cm in height, with narrowly lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and loose terminal spikes of brilliant scarlet tubular flowers 4cm in length in late summer and early autumn.
About the genus
Epilobium can be annuals or perennials, sometimes invasive, with erect stems bearing willowy leaves and showy, 4-petalled flowers in terminal racemes
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Shrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Rock garden, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationEasy to grow in sheltered, well-drained beds, especially raised beds and in walls, where there is full sun all day
PruningPruning not normally needed, cut back to rootstock in spring to renovate
PropagationPropagate by seed, softwood cuttings or division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slug damage on young leaves
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free