General Description | A compact, rounded plant with very large white flowers that have magenta tipped ruffled petals and a cherry red eye. |
Shape | A compact, well-branched, mounded habit. |
Landscape | Beautiful addition to any sunny border. |
Propagation | Propagate through division. |
Cultivation | Grow in full sun or partial shade in a moderately fertile soil that is moist and well-drained. Deadhead to improve appearance. |
Pests | Japanese beetles, mealybugs, and peach potato aphids may cause problems. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Flower buds are creamy pink. |
Leaf Description | Leaves are thick, leathery and dark green. |
Flower Description | Flowers are very large, to 17-20 cm in diameter, and white, with overlapping, magenta tipped, ruffled petals with magenta veins that radiate out from a cherry red eye. |