The iconic Flannel Flower ( Actinotus helianthi )
Is flowering wonderfully in the grounds of the Lady Denman at the moment.
A few facts you might not know…..A member of the carrot family. Its generic name, meaning “furnished with rays”
it’s generally a herbaceous scrub growing to around 18 inches high but sometimes up to 5ft.
Can be grown from seed or cuttings.