Primaeval and fantastical, extravagant, lush and jungly, this luxuriant species forms dense clumps of large foliage after its unique flowers have faded. The baby pink puff ball flowers emerge in early spring before the foliage, standing up to 80cm tall on slender stems. The herbaceous leaves are deeply veined and frilly, less prone to wilting in strong sun than other large leaf species, and turn spectacular shades of red and orange in autumn. Thriving in boggy conditions, it is adaptable to all but the thinnest dry conditions. Undemanding in part sun or part shade.

Height and spread after 2 – 5 years 1.5m x 1m.