A cormous, herbaceous perennial with a robust and very upright growing habit up to 1.6m tall when in flower. It has mid-green, pleated blade-like leaves and arching deep red flower stems bearing glowing orange, tubular flowers that have a paler orange throat, from mid to late summer. It is an impactful and reliable flowerer that can grow in shade or dry conditions.
Position - Full sun, Partial shade
Growing conditions - Sand, Loam, Chalk, Clay
Moisture - Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH - Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Aspect - West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure - Exposed or Sheltered