To 40 cms. The erect stems may reach 90 cms when the plant is in flower. Tall slender purple spikes in summer. Sun or light shade. Clump forming, hardy perennial. Winter dormant.
Height to 50 cms. Bright, tangerine orange, double flowers on compact plants. This vigorous, long blooming variety is easy to grow in most gardens.
Height to 50 cms. Lovely double red flowers spring to summer, long flowering. Light shade intensifies flower colour. Sun/part shade, good drainage. Prune early spring to promote new growth. Semi-dormant in winter.
(Bridal Wreath). Dark green leaves to 30 cms. 70 cm spikes bear flowers that are pale pink with deeper pink veining. Summer flowering. Sun or partial shade. Good cut flower.
Seldom seen in New Zealand. 30-60 cms in height. The 1-1.5 in flowers grow in whorls on an inflorescence about 30 cms long. The name castanea, which means 'chestnut coloured', refers to the purplish-maroon flowers. Summer flowering. Sun. Winter dormant.