About
A reliable perennial, reaching 20-60cm, with a clump-forming habit with attractive foliage. It produces colourful flowers.
About the genus
Trachelium can be cushion-forming or erect perennials with small, simple leaves and tubular flowers with 5 spreading lobes, in summer
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, cottage gardens
Care notes
CultivationFertile, moist but well-drained soil
PruningCut back in late autumn or spring
PropagationDivide every 3-4 years
Pest resistanceSlugs and snails possible
Disease resistanceMildew in dry conditions