'Chocolate Shogun' is a showstopper. Its plumes of pink buds opening to creamy-white flowers contrast beautifully against the dark purple, near black foliage.

Height and spread: 0.5 x 0.5m

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: moist but well-drained.

Flowering Season: Ssummer

Uses: Cottage garden, Japanese garden, Borders and beds

Good for pollinators

Plants for colourful borders in shade