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: rich but well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: May to August
• Hardiness: fully hardy, but protect from excessive winter wet
  
  Crimson-flecked, sugar pink petals with an irregularly toothed margin, form exquisite flowers with a strong scent. They appear in abundance over a long period, topping stout stems that rise above the clumps of grey-green foliage. Perfect for pots (particularly near seating areas where you can appreciate their scent), or front of border positions.
  
  
• Garden care: Trim back lightly after flowering to promote new basal growth, and then in spring, as new shoots start to emerge, prune more closely to maintain a tidy shape.