This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

• Position: full sun
• Soil: gritty, humus-rich, sharply-drained, neutral to alkaline soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: June to September
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Producing its small, geranium-like flowers over several months from early summer, this low, spreading perennial will really add colour to a gravel garden, patio pot or alpine bed. The foliage is pretty too, being gently scalloped and forming a soft mound.
  
  
• Garden care: Divide congested colonies in spring and avoid wet soils - particularly in winter.