Pink flowers are arranged in a terminal cluster.
The stems are 2 times as long as the sepals and
petals. Each flower is about 1 inch wide. Dark
red calyces are inflated like small balloons.
Late spring to early
summer.
The basal leaves are palmately lobed with 5-7
lobes which are cut nearly to the leaf base. Each lobe
in turn has 3-5 notches at the tip. The foliage is
pubescent and aromatic.
Partial
shade
'Album' - The white flower is highlighted by a
pinkish-red calyx and long protruding stamens and
anther. 10-12 inches.
'Bevan's variety' - Deep magenta flowers, 12 inches.