Anthyllis vulneraria coccinea
Tough yet tender looking unusual beauty with scarlet blooms
-15 to -20°C
Good for Pollinators
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Anthyllis vulneraria var. coccinea is a low-growing perennial which produces neat mounds of down, silver-green foliage with a fern-like appearance. In June to September clusters of vibrant, scarlet, pea-like flowers appear in succession – adding wonderfully contrasting colour to drier parts of the garden.
A British native which is found on chalk and limestone cliffs, grasslands and rocky outcrops it provides a valuable source of sustenance to beetle and moth larvae, in particular the larvae of the small blue butterfly, whilst the pollen and nectar and enticing to pollinators, particularly bumblebees.
Plant Anthyllis vulneraria var. coccinea in conditions which mimic its natural habitat – such as a gravel garden, rockery or dry sunny border and it will grow up to 60cm tall. Happy in most soils as long as they are free draining, this hardy, evergreen perennial likes a spot in full sun with a south and west facing aspect. If given these conditions plants will gently self-seed and sprea
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Anthyllis vulneraria var. coccinea 9cm pot |
|---|---|
| Hardiness | H6 (-15 to -20°C) |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | 9cm Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.50 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 1.00 |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | South-facing, West-facing |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for Rockeries | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for groundcover | Yes |
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