To 20 cms. Mat forming semi evergreen plant suitable for a rockery or edge of border. Over long periods, from spring to summer, bears loose panicles of star shaped white flowers. Sun, well drained soil.
Height to about 40 cms. Evergreen. Large white flowers with a green eye. Leathery type foliage. Good drainage essential. Suitable for under Rhododendrons or deciduous trees.
To 70 cms. Purple red flowers in summer - very long flowering. Highly fragrant, attracts bees. Sun and good drainage.
Height to 70 cms. Stunning raspberry-purple flowers from late spring, over many months. Sun and good drainage.
Seldom seen in New Zealand. 30-60 cms in height. The 1-1.5 in flowers grow in whorls on an inflorescence about 30 cms long. The name castanea, which means 'chestnut coloured', refers to the purplish-maroon flowers. Summer flowering. Sun. Winter dormant.
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