Leaves of many
colors, each with 5 petals. The fruit is a
schizocarp.
'Alaska Mixed' -
12 inches tall with flowers produced in several
bright colors.
'Jewel of Africa'
- climber that grows to 6 feet, has flowers
in various bright colors and variegated green and
cream foliage.
'Empress of India'
- compact dwarf form
grows to 10 inches tall and has velvety
flowers of deep crimson red above foliage of
dark blue green edged with red.
'Salmon Baby' - 10-12 inches tall with fringed flowers in
shades of deep salmon pink.
'Strawberries and Cream'
- 8-10 inches tall and has semi-double
flowers, pale yellow with a red spot at the
base of each petal
'Whirlybird Cherry'
- 12 inches tall and have semi-double flowers without spurs which face
upwards and are held up above the low
mounds of foliage
Young leaves and
flower petals are used to flavor canapés and
salads.