Available from one or two nurseries in UK and possibly in Europe.
Raised by van Waveren and Kruyff in 1899.
A seedling of A. astilboides floribunda x A.japonica.
Highly Commended RHS Trial 1970.
A nice early flowering cultivar really a superior form of the species japonica.
Makes good clumps and worth growing in border although superseded by newer white cultivars.
Used for forcing in early years.
Low – 31 – 60cm
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