Description
This tall hardy perennial has spikes of tightly packed flowers over basal clumps of palm-like foliage.
Russell Hybrids have long been a popular cottage garden staple bringing both structure and height to any border. A massed planting of these spires with their superb glowing colours creates a display that almost second to none!
Flowers: June - July
Height: 90-120cm/3-4ft
Growing Calendar
How to Guide
Sowing Indoors
Almost fill a seed tray with moist seed compost. Sow seeds thinly over the surface, and lightly cover them with a little more compost. Place in warmth 10-15C (50-60F), and keep moist.
Potting on/Thining Out
Keep seedlings in a light position, but shade from bright sun. When large enough to handle, transplant 5cm (2in) apart into trays of potting compost or individually into 8cm (3in) pots of potting compost.
Hardening Off/Planting Out
Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks before planting out when danger of frost has passed. Allow 60cm (24in) between plants.