A compact perennial with toothed leaves and spikes of tiny, rose-pink flowers. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to August Hardiness: fully hardy A mat-forming rock garden plant providing a long succession of densely-packed tiny, rose-pink flowering spikes in midsummer. 'Heidekind' is a compact perennial that spreads to form a soft carpet of grey-green, narrowly-oval, toothed leaves. A lovely, insect-friendly option to clothe the edges of borders Garden care: Remove faded flower-stems in autumn. Apply a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring.
