Darmera peltata

Darmera peltata Details

Darmera peltata, commonly known as the Umbrella plant, is grown for its foliage and flowers. It grows as a clump with large and round, dark green leaves which die back during winter. Clusters of soft pink flowers are borne in spring on stalks before the leaves emerge. The display is stunning and quite unusual. It typically grows to 1 m tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site that does not dry out. It is tolerant of frost and cool climates. This herbaceous perennial is commonly included in borders, planted alongside water features, included in cottage gardens, grown in a container, or mass planted.