Growth Habit: intermediate (4 x 4 feet)
USDA Zone: 6b
Exposure: filtered to full sun
Growing Conditions: evenly moist, well drained acidic soils
Parentage: (caucasicum hybrid)
Color Category: crimson
Bloom Time: January-February
Comments: Rose-crimson flowers with a small dark red eye open when most everything is still asleep in the garden. Indumentum on the leaf undersides adds a nice touch. Place where you see it morning or evening, otherwise the flowers will be gone before you realize it.