This perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: moist but well-drained, fertile soil (or John Innes no. 3 for containers)
• Rate of growth: fast
• Flowering period: April to July
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Forming a low carpet of semi-evergreen foliage, this gorgeous perennial is crowned with an abundance of star-shaped flowers, which usually appear non-stop over many months in spring and summer. A delightful addition to pots or front of border pockets, it can also be added to the alpine bed or rockery. It is sent out in bud or flower, so it's ready to shine after being planted straight out in the garden.
  
  Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.
  
  
• Garden care: Protect the foliage from slug damage using environmentally friendly slug pellets or beer traps. During the growing season water freely. Cut back after flowering.