Alpine. Low growing to about 8 cms. White flowers with pink veining above compact mounds of dark green, scalloped foliage. Repeat bloomer. Well -drained soil. Sun. Can be planted between pavers or in rock garden.
Dwarf variety. Foliage to 20 cms tall. Glossy, dark bronze-green leaves. Shell-pink flowers to 30 cms tall in early summer. Moist soil. Winter dormant.
To 20 cms. This form has leafy sepals which become enlarged, forming a green collar to the flower. These unusual plants keep their ruff of green after the flower has faded. Spring flowering. Light shade, moist soil.