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.
(Yellow Wax Bells). Rare – seldom available. .6 to 1.2 metres. Reddish-purple stems. Sharply lobed leaves. 3 cm long flowers with 5 creamy-yellow petals which overlap. Humus rich soil, part shade. Woodland garden. Winter dormant.