About

An attractive perennial, reaching 50-100cm, with a mounding habit. It displays showy flowers.

About the genus

Vitaliana are tufted, mat- or cushion-forming perennials with rosettes of small leaves and relatively large, brightly-coloured flowers

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, cottage gardens

Care notes

CultivationFertile, moist but well-drained soil
PruningCut back in autumn or spring
PropagationDivide every 3-4 years
Pest resistanceSlugs possible
Disease resistanceMildew in dry conditions