About
A reliable perennial, reaching 20-60cm, with upright healthy form. It bears attractive blooms in red. 'Cliftonville Scarlet' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
Ourisia are rhizomatous evergreen perennials with simple, mostly basal leaves and shortly tubular, usually 2-lipped red or white flowers in spring or summer
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, cottage gardens
Care notes
CultivationFertile well-drained soil
PruningCut back autumn/spring
PropagationDivide 3-4 years
Pest resistanceSlugs possible
Disease resistanceMildew possible