About
An evergreen perennial to 90cm tall with rosettes of wide, lance-shaped and lobed softly hairy leaves. Long-stalked spikes of bold pink flowers, each petal marked with darker blotches, are borne in summer.
About the genus
Francoa are evergreen perennials with lance-shaped, sinuately lobed basal leaves and 4-petalled flowers in racemes on erect stems
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen, Semi evergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in mild climates in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade; protect from cold, drying winds and excessive winter moisture. Ideal for a woodland garden.
PruningDeadhead spent flowers to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free