Hardy Herbaceous Perennial

• Flowers in : Summer
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders, Cottage Gardens
• Height : 5 feet

Description

A stately perennial for the back of the border with slender spires of white flowers with mauve eye. The leaves covered with white woolly hairs add to the overall charm and make this a fine subject for blending with plants of harsher colours. Useful for flower arranging. Flowers summer. Height 120-150cm (4-5ft).

Sowing Instructions

Sow in spring in a good seed compost, 1.5mm (1/16in) deep and gently firm down. Germination usually takes 14-30 days at 13-16C (55-60F).

Aftercare

Plant out into flowering site in autumn 45cm (18in) apart in a sunny spot in ordinary welt drained soil.