Unusual form with pink new leaves that thrives in a temperate climate provided that it is in part shade and kept reliably moist in free draining humus rich soil. Lanceolate serrated edged delicately variegated leaves have a strong white midrib. Slowly spreading by rhizomes. Clusters of peachy yellow flowers in late summer at the leaf axils. Height to around 30cm. Once an ideal spot has been found for this rare and exotic looking beauty little maintenance is required.