Description
A real eye-catcher in a shady spot with cool soil. Under the large, striking spotted leaves, red, hanging flowers, slightly resembling fringes, open. The young, open leaves must be protected from late frosts. A well-drained, moderately moist, fertile shady spot. Winner of the Chelsea Flower Show 2008 Gold Medal.
| Category: | perennials, shade plants |
| Flower color: | purple, variegated |
| Flowering time: | V |
| Growing conditions: | penumbra, shady, moderately humid, humid, fertile, strong, frost tender |
| European climate zone: | Z6= -18 ... -23 |
| Height: | 25-50cm |