(Himalayense). To 45 cms. Violet-blue, touched with reddish pink. White centres. Lovely veined flowers from early summer to early autumn. Clump forming, ground cover. Leaves colour well in autumn. Sun to light shade. Winter dormant.
To 60 cms. A beautiful hardy variety. Large scalloped foliage. Masses of large deep purple flowers from late spring to summer. Dead-head after flowering to promote new growth and more flowers. Sun or part shade. Winter dormant.