LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Low-growing
GROWTH HABIT
Spreading
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Not applicable
SUITABLE FOR
out door
SEED TYPE
Open-pollinated
PLANT TYPE
Perennial
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
FRUIT SIZE
Not applicable
PLANT HEIGHT
15–25 cm
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full sun
WATER NEEDS
Low
HARDINESS ZONES
cool
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
25–30 cm
PLANTING DEPTH
Surface sow
GROWING CONDITIONS
Well-drained soil
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Coccinea different from yellow kidney vetch?
What makes Coccinea different from yellow kidney vetch?
It produces rich red flower heads that create stronger color contrast in perennial borders and wildflower gardens.
Can it be included in gravel landscapes?
Can it be included in gravel landscapes?
Yes. It performs well in sunny, free-draining gravel and alpine planting schemes.
Which flowers complement its red blooms?
Which flowers complement its red blooms?
White daisies, blue cornflowers, lavender, and dwarf grasses create balanced combinations.
Does it fit natural meadow plantings?
Does it fit natural meadow plantings?
Yes. Its relaxed growth habit blends naturally into meadow-style landscapes.
Can it provide texture in low-growing borders?
Can it provide texture in low-growing borders?
Yes. Rounded flower heads add visual texture among compact perennial plants.
Do beneficial insects visit the flowers?
Do beneficial insects visit the flowers?
The blooms may attract bees and other pollinating insects throughout the flowering season.