Brilliant clear crimson flower, free-flowering on top of tall, gaunt plant. Barely hardy at Exbury. Best colour of all the early reds.
Flower Colour : Crimson
Flowering Time : March-April
Scented : No
Ultimate Height : 2.00 metres / 6 feet 6 inches
Parentage : barbatum x hookeri
Hardiness :
-15°C (5°F) Hardy in a sheltered site in most UK, Damaged in severest winters. Often early into flower and growth.
Group : Compact & Medium Hybrids up to 2m