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Features
Dark green, 3 lobed leaves. Saucer shaped, single, 6 to 9 tepalled, flowers are white (tinged pink underneath) with yellow centres.
Slightly toxic – please see ‘other useful information’ below.
What to use it for
Good for flower borders/beds, cottage gardens and coastal sites.
How to look after it
May require some support (eg pea sticks) if they are grown in an exposed site to prevent them flopping over.
Mulch around the plants in autumn. Lift and divide clumps if they spread too far.
How to prune it
Cut back to ground level in late autumn once it’s flowered.
How to propagate it
By root cuttings in autumn or winter; they will usually flower within 2 to 3 years.
They can also be divided in the spring or late summer, although this can lead to a check in growth. The plants often spread by themselves, creating new clumps which can be lifted and planted elsewhere, rather than having to divide the parent plant.
Common problems
Can spread rapidly once it’s established and become difficult to manage.
Slugs, caterpillars and powdery mildews can be a problem.
Other useful information
Can cause a mild stomach upset if eaten and skin contact can cause irritation.
Has been given the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society.
