About
A semi-evergreen or herbaceous perennial with attractively veined, ovate leaves which are whitish, later pale brown, beneath, and short panicles of small, bell-shaped, pale pink flowers.
About the genus
A genus of annual or clump-forming perennial plants with terminal or axillary inflorescences carried on upright stems. Flowers are small, pale-coloured usually white or pink. Seeds are borne in achenes
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeBogs, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Native toHimalaya
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moist soil in full sun or partial shade
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free