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A very small growing cultivar from Japan with a tangle of dark flower stems like the legs of a dead spider you've found behind the 'fridge. It has the darkest red
flowers of any cultivar I have seen. I got it from Hartside Nursery. Plant Lust say online: "a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with burgundy, green and purple foliage. In fall and summer burgundy flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. John Sirkett says: "In Japan, the flowers have been developed to a remarkable degree. The darkest come from S. 'Kokuryu Nishiki'. The deep red-maroon flowers with narrow petals are delightful when displayed well. They suit the Japanese style of growing plants in decorative pots, but are too dark to make an impact in the garden. The foliage is mottled with a creamy variegation that adds interest out of the flowering season. " |
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| 22nd November 2016 | ||
