Shrubs, 1 to 10 ft.Flowers (March-April) are usually crimson to scarlet, sometimes orange, yellow or pink.Early flowering.Commonly found on cliffs and open scrublands at 9,000 to 13,000 ft.China.
1969/763GRE:MVW(+5).
1969/764Rock#32:CHP:MVW(0). Form selected for its bright orange-red pendulous flowers.