Height to 1.2 metres. Superb variety. Strong spikes bear dark purple, almost black, star-shaped flowers. Leathery green leaves are beautifully pleated.Long lived border plant. Part sun/part shade. Winter dormant.
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.
20cm. Dwarf with dainty purplish/wine blooms with contrasting soft-lemon corolla. Lovely. Winter dormant.
Pretty pink and white, orchid-like flowers early summer. Light shade and good drainage. Hardy. Winter dormant.
Rare and seldom available. 30 cms. Fleshy roots produce narrow blade-like leaves which bear creamy-yellow orchid-like flowers in spring. Lovely in partial shade, woodland garden. Winter dormant.