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
• Soil: poor to moderately-fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil
• Rate of growth: average to fast-growing
• Flowering period: February to August
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Compact mounds of slender, evergreen foliage are topped with masses of fragrant flowers, which change colour from burnt orange to pinkish-purple as they age. This creates a very pretty and colourful effect as the season progresses.
  
  
• Garden care: Provide cloche protection where frosts are very severe or prolonged.