FIVE LOVELY LAMPROCAPNOS
1 ALBA
Ivory-white flowers, above, dangle from 3ft-tall, arching sprays that emerge from clumps of deeply divided, light green leaves.
2 CUPID
Discovered by a Canadian gardener and introduced in 2020, this is a compact form that boasts pastel-pink flowers.
3 GOLD HEART
Originating at Hadspen Garden in Somerset, pink and white flowers are displayed against a foil of yellow leaves.
4 VALENTINE
A fairly recent introduction with cherry-red and white flowers that sway from burgundy stems above ferny foliage.
5 WHITE GOLD
Found as a seedling in a New York state garden back in 2010, white flowers are exhibited against bright yellow leaves.
● Where to buy: Claire Austin (claireaustin-hardyplants.co.uk); Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants (hardysplants.co.uk); Thompson & Morgan (thompson-morgan.com).