Evergreen and semi-evergreen shrubs grown for their showy tubular flowers from mid-summer onwards. Ideal against a sunny wall or in a sunny border.
Soil Type: Most fertiles soils as long as not too dry. Position: Frost hardy but like to be sheltered from cold winds. Maintenance: Cut back to 7cm (3in) above ground level for younger growth. If woody growth then cut back ensuring there is 5cm (2in) of young live wood.
AGM = The Royal Horticultural Society's Award of General Merit given to plants of outstanding excellence.
