A robust variety introduced by Ernst Pagels with extremely decorative red foliage in winter and vivid purple-pink flowers atop tall, branching stems in spring. Noted for being unaffected by winter frosts, its foliage remains upright, eventually deepening to a liver red. Highly floriferous, it makes an excellent cut flower. A much improved variety for winter colour, now being challenged by new introductions, such as B. 'Cabernet'.