bear's breech 'Rue Ledan'

The ideal soil is a deep, fertile, well-drained loam but it will grow in most soils and has good drought tolerance. Do not move this plant as new shoots will emerge from deep roots unavoidably left behind and may be difficult to eradicate

Cut down old flower stems

Propagate by division in spring or autumn or by root cuttings in winter

Powdery mildews may be a problem

Slugs and snails may be a problem