Cultivars
There are many cultivars and variations. Please contact your local nursery for the available range in your area.
'Chinese Dragon'
This form of the plant grows to 500mm (20in) tall with leaves that are greatly lobed and coloured in yellow-green, red to purple. It grows in a semi shaded to full sun position on well drained fertile moist soils and is drought and frost tender.
It has a medium water requirement once established. (Scale: 2-drops from 3) It is planted in containers or mass planted along borders and is suitable for small gardens.
'Fashion Parade'
This plant grows to 300mm (1ft) tall and is available in a wide range of colours. It grows in a semi shaded to full sun position on well drained fertile moist soils and is drought and frost tender. It has a medium water requirement once established. (Scale: 2-drops from 3)
'Flamex Formula'
This compact dwarf variety is available in a wide range of colours and is very suitable for containers. It grows in a semi shaded to full sun position on well drained fertile moist soils and is drought and frost tender. It has a medium water requirement once established. (Scale: 2-drops from 3)
'Rainbow Mixed'
This plant grows to 450mm (18in) tall and is available in a wide range of colours. Commonly used for bedding displays. It grows in a semi shaded to full sun position on well drained fertile moist soils and is drought and frost tender. It has a medium water requirement once established. (Scale: 2-drops from 3)
'Scarlet Poncho'
This plant has cascading stems to 250mm (20in) tall with golden margins and rich red centres. It is used in hanging baskets or as a spillover along borders. It grows in a semi shaded to full sun position on well drained fertile moist soils and is drought and frost tender. It has a medium water requirement once established. (Scale: 2-drops from 3)
'Stained Glassworks'
This plant has an upright to trailing habit with attractive deeply lobed leaves that are reddish with white margins. It tolerates a sunny to shaded position and most well drained fertile soils. It grows in a semi shaded to full sun position on well drained fertile moist soils and is drought and frost tender. It has a medium water requirement once established. (Scale: 2-drops from 3)