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Anthyllis vulneraria var. coccinea (Red-flowered kidney vetch)
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0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.8m
Max spread
Max spread
2 years
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To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Anthyllis vulneraria var. coccinea
Other names
Red-flowered kidney vetch, Red kidney vetch
Genus
Anthyllis Anthyllis
Species
A. vulneraria var. coccinea - A. vulneraria var. coccinea is a spreading annual or short-lived, evergreen perennial with erect or spreading stems, pinnate, mid-green leaves and rounded clusters of bright red flowers in summer.
Anthyllis vulneraria var. coccinea is: Evergreen
Habit
Spreading, Erect flower stem
Flower
Bright-red in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Trim after flowering to keep neat.
Propagation
Sow seed in containers in cold frame during autumn. Take cuttings in late summer.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Anthyllis vulneraria var. coccinea (Red-flowered kidney vetch) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.8m after 2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Rock, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow well drained, poor to moderately fertile soil in a sunny location.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Anthyllis vulneraria var. coccinea
Other names
Red-flowered kidney vetch, Red kidney vetch
Genus
Anthyllis Anthyllis
Species
A. vulneraria var. coccinea - A. vulneraria var. coccinea is a spreading annual or short-lived, evergreen perennial with erect or spreading stems, pinnate, mid-green leaves and rounded clusters of bright red flowers in summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spreading, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Bright-red in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Trim after flowering to keep neat.
Propagation
Sow seed in containers in cold frame during autumn. Take cuttings in late summer.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Anthyllis vulneraria var. coccinea (Red-flowered kidney vetch) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.8m after 2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Rock, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow well drained, poor to moderately fertile soil in a sunny location.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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