About
A spreading, semi-evergreen, woody-based perennial to 30cm in height, with hairy, grey-green leaves and narrowly trumpet-shaped bright orange-red flowers 3-4cm in length in late summer and 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, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold, dry winds. Suitable for rock garden or dry stone wall, or a mixed herbaceous border
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or basal root cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free