Chinese lantern [3]

Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or part shade, but choose positions with care as it may become invasive; if it spreads where it is not wanted it can be removed by digging out the roots in autumn; the orange ""lanterns"" can be dried and used in flower arrangements

No pruning required

Propagate by seed in spring, by division in spring, or by basal cuttings in early summer

May be affected by slugs and snails

Generally disease-free