Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost (2)
Normal (6)
Special conditions
Dry shade (1)
Dry sun (2)
Exposed positions (2)
Tolerate air pollution (2)
Tolerates drought (3)
Flowering month
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November (1)
Flower colour
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Evergreen / deciduous
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Fragrance
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Attractive to wildlife
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Quick growing
Quite (4)
Yes (2)
Eventual size
Medium (2)
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Chelsea plant of year
2011 (1)
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Centenary (2)
Planting combinations
Cool tones plant combination (1)
The Highgrove Kitchen Garden Collection (2)
Ground cover
No (4)
Yes (3)
Soil moisture
Dry/Sandy (3)
Normal (6)
Plants for the Front of the Border
Front or border plants are often the most prominent, so it is worth making sure they are just right. You can also use them to line a pathway or drive, and because most of them are relatively compact, they also do well in pots.