An unusual woody,
evergreen scrambling shrub that is frost
hardy but only just, so it needs a warm and
sheltered garden, away from cold, drying
winds. Otherwise, it's a lovely conservatory
plant. It has deep green, toothed oval leaves
and tubular scarlet flowers from late spring
to early autumn. Needs partial shade and
moist but well drained acid soil. H. 7' after
10 years. 2l pot