ID Characteristic | An early-flowering perennial, with variegated flowers containing an anemone-style centre that is crowned with a tuft of yellow stamen. |
Shape | Mounded. |
Landscape | Borders, flower beds and woodland and shade gardens. |
Propagation | Division of clumps. |
Cultivation | Grows best in partial shade in a deep, moist, well-drained soil. Generally best left undisturbed after planting, as the roots transplant poorly and may take years to recover and bloom again. |
Pests | Crown rot and leaf spot. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Leaves are dark green, thick and leathery. |
Flower Description | Variegated cup-shaped nodding flowers with a tuft of anemone-shaped stamen. |
Colour Description | Medium green foliage and stems among variegated yellowish-green to reddish-purple flowers. |
Texture Description | Soft and leathery. |