Suited to regions: | All regions |
Plant type: | Shrubs |
Height: | 1.20 m |
Spread: | 1.20 m |
Flowering time: | Spring, Summer |
Tolerances: | Coastal, Hardy |
Garden uses: | Banks, Containers, Ponds |
Garden styles: | Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Riparian |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
“Lena” is a small, deciduous shrub grown for its pretty flowers. Masses of red, pea like flowers with yellow and cream highlights are borne through spring and summer, transforming the plant into a visual splendour. It has slender, green stems which carry small, green leaves which develop yellow tones in autumn before falling. It typically grows to 1.2 m tall and the same wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Best results with this plant are achieved when it is planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site, though it is tolerant of coastal conditions, frost, cool climates, wind, and dry periods. “Lena” is commonly included in a mixed planting, grown as an informal hedge, showcased as a mass planting on a bank, or used to brighten a stark corner.
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