A beautiful evergreen perennial producing upright, velvety burgundy-red flowers from late winter through to mid spring. The rich blooms contrast beautifully against the marbled deep green foliage, providing outstanding colour when much of the garden is dormant.

Compact and long flowering, it is ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, containers and underplanting beneath deciduous trees. Thrives in partial to full shade with moist, humus-rich, free-draining soil.