This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: June to October
• Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection)
  
  A stunning, deciduous, small shrub that features an abundance of delicate, pendulous flowers. Each bloom is medium to large-sized and displays a striking two-tone coloration of lilac-mauve corollas and crimson sepals. The flowers are profuse and appear throughout the summer months, making 'Spion Kop' an excellent choice for adding seasonal colour to the garden. This plant has an upright, bushy growth habit and produces small, dark green leaves that are slightly glossy with a serrated edge. The foliage provides a beautiful contrast to the vibrant flowers, and the plant's stems are sturdy and woody, making it an excellent choice for container gardening or for growing as a specimen plant.
  
  
• Garden care: For the best results, protect from cold, drying winds. To produce bushy, well-branched plants pinch out the growing tips of young plants after the sixth or seventh pair of leaves. During the growing season water regularly, applying a balanced liquid fertiliser each month. Cut back to the permanent framework in early spring. In autumn, it is advisable to mulch the roots with a thick layer of well-rotted compost.