Small urn-shaped nodding flowers. Deep pinkish-red on the outside, the tips rolling back to expose the rich, deep red of the inside of the tepals. A charming species introduced from western U.S.A. in 1878.

Approximate height:	2.0 - 2.5 metres
Flowering period(s):	Jul Aug Sep
Aspect:	Sun or semi-shade
Pruning:	Hard prune (Group 3)
Country of origin:	USA
Parentage:	Species
Other name(s):	coloradensis; p var leiostylis; p var lasiostylis; sargentii; viorna subsp reticulata var..; simsii; s subsp pitcheri etc; s var normalis etc; Pitcher's leather flower
Database entry: 378