Variety Profile
Velvety, silver foliage is a feature on its own but also acts as a foil, cradling clusters of bright red buds for an intriguing display in spring. Small, papery white flowers follow into summer. Very dry tolerant and easy to grow. Quick to grow, with a compact habit.
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Cultural Care
Low water requirements once established, quite dry tolerant requiring only occasional long soak during extended periods of heat.
Select a sunny location in most soil types that are well draining. Prune to shape in late autumn and apply slow release fertiliser in late winter. Remove spent flowers to tidy.
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Plant Uses
Dry or gravel gardens. Low hedging/edging and small gardens/spaces. General garden use. Mixed or specimen container displays
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