<p>This mixture of species and hybrids boasts a range of flower and leaf types, even appearing through snow. Flower shades can vary from lime-green through white, appleblossom pink to dark maroon, either spotted, speckled or plain. Foliage is mid to dark green, leathery with different degrees of dissection. The seed pods are also attractive. These long-lived, hardy perennials can be grown in the border or as pot plants in the unheated greenhouse, flowering late winter through early spring. A useful addition to the flower arranger when few subjects are available, they reach a height of 30-60cm (12-24in).</p>
