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Umbrella Plant

Darmera peltata

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: moist or boggy soil
• Rate of growth: slow-growing
• Flowering period: April - June
• Flower colour: white to bright pink
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  One of the big hits at the Chelsea Flower Show this year, where Tom Stuart-Smith used it extensively in his 'Best of Show' garden. This plant has big circular leaves that pack an even bigger architectural punch. The leaves can grow up to 60cm across and are held on stalks that can reach 2m tall. In autumn, before they die down, they will often turn bright shades of red. Rounded clusters of white to bright pink flowers appear above the foliage in late spring.
  
  
• Garden care: It prefers a reliably moist soil, but can slowly adapt to drier conditions. Although the plant is fully hardy, the flowers may be scorched by late frosts, so avoid planting in an east facing bed. Divide over-large clumps in spring.