This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

• Position: full sun
• Soil: fertile, moist but well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: May to September
• Hardiness: frost hardy (may need some winter protection)
  
  The elegant, deep pink blooms of this stunning herbaceous perennial are carried on tall stems and emerge in late spring to late summer. Twinspur gets its name from the pair of downward-pointing spurs on the back of the flower. The spurs contain a special oil, collected in the wild by specially adapted bees with unusually long forelegs! Native to southern Africa, this attractive border or container plant will need some frost protection during the coldest months.
  
  
• Garden care: Once established, lift and divide congested plants in early spring or late summer. Protect young plants from slugs and snails. Trim Protect young plants from slugs and snails. Trim after flowering. Protect from excessively low temperatures or wet weather during the coldest months with horticultural fleece and a thick layer of organic matter to protect the roots.