1 year old plant (purchased as a band). Taken in central Texas, May 2011. Disregard the thrip damage. This photo shows the informal, blousy appearance of the flower. This variety contributes more as a landscape color splash rather than a source of noteworthy single blooms.
1 year old plant (purchased as a band). Taken in central Texas, May 2011. Shows a portion of the plant. during the second flush of the year. The plant appears to get much more floriferous as it matures.