About
Graceful clump-forming perennial with stout, upright stems to 1m tall, bearing rounded, softly-hairy, pale green leaves, yellow when young, and terminal spikes of reddish-pink flowers from summer to autumn.
About the genus
A genus of just one species of evergreen flowering shrubs or small trees, with toothed, green foliage and tall spikes of white to pale pink or greenish-yellow flowers in summer to autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden
Native toTaiwan
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun or part shade, in fertile moisture retentive, well-drained soil. Good for dry shade
PruningCut down spent flower stems when flowering is finished
PropagationPropagate from seed or division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails, especially young growth
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free