Description
To me, in the garden at Lewis Cottage this plant, along with the wild primrose is the embodiment of Spring. Its delightful, large blue-violet flowers almost of an unnatural hue are borne in spring above unspotted, dark green foliage. It is an excellent groundcover plant for a shady spot (though ours thrive in dappled shade). Choose a place where the soil retains moisture over the summer and where the bright flowers can be fully appreciated.
Encourage plant growth by taking off the flowers when they’ve gone over.
Position: Dappled shade
Soil: Moisture retentive
Rate of growth: Moderate
Flowering period: Spring
Hardiness: Hardy
Pot size: 1L
Eventual height and spread: 30 x 30cm
