Description

Neat, mat forming variety with ferny, grey-green fragrant leaves. From June to September it produces masses of carmine-red, flat headed flowers with yellow centres which fade with age. These can either be removed to encourage further flowering or left as they will make an architectural feature in winter. Excellent for cut flowers or for dried flowers in winter. The flowers are nectar and pollen rich so are attractive to bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and moths and it then produces seeds which provide good food for birds. Plant in a sunny position and avoid soil which is heavy and wet in winter. Height 70cm (28ins), spread 60cm (2ft).