To 3’ tall with flowers on the uppermost 8” of flower stems. Lower stem is green while upper is brownish red. Flowers are pinkish-red on upper and lower surfaces, terminating in glowing red lobes. Lower interior is striped pale pink and dark red. Showy, dark brownish-red calyces provide attractive color contrast. Extremely floriferous, blooming for 4 months or more. Develops rapidly into a sizeable plant. A tough, durable cultivar that is tolerant of a wide range of soils and environmental conditions.
Common name synonym: Beard tongue