Seldom available. To 20 cms. Evergreen, thick, leathery dark green leaves. Purply pink flowers with a yellowish throat. Shade and good drainage.
30 – 45 cms. Long, lance-shaped, grass green leaves. The brilliant purple flowers resemble orchids and display white to pale violet markings on each plant. Plant the tubers deeply in light shade on the edge of the woodland garden. Good winter drainage is best. Summer flowering. Winter dormant.
(Irish Primrose) – Pink flowers, very pretty. Light shade ideal. Good drainage.