Cardinal Flower

Striking spikes of scarlet, tubular flowers from August to October and beautiful, beetroot-coloured foliage. This splendid cardinal flower is excellent for filling gaps left by early flowering perennials in a mixed or herbaceous border. Perfect for a hot planting scheme it's best grown in a sunny, sheltered site and protected with a thick, dry mulch over winter.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: deep, fertile, moist soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: August to OctoberFlower colour: scarletOther features: all parts of the plant are poisonous; contact with the sap may cause skin irritationHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Divide large clumps of plants every second year in spring. Protect the crown of the plant during winter with a thick, dry mulch
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