Annual: Very cold hardy. Nice winter interest. The 'Crane' series are perfect for cutting thanks to their long, erect stems & compact colorful flower heads. Very long-lasting in the garden or vase. Its habit resembles that of a rose, with its 3-7" tricolored rosettes & thick sturdy stems. Dk grey-grn outer lvs w/buttery-crm inner lvs & a soft pk cntr. Bt. colors are most prevalent in cool weather. Exp: sun. Water: mod-moist. Ht: 24". W: 8".