Small florets of pink, mauve or blue flowers in tight heads.  Sepals lighter at the centres and with a yellowish eye.

Gardens found in 28 pre 2000 surveys  DA  Kwekerji R. Bulk, Booskoop,Holland(2007)

Gardens found in the 10 surveyed in 2010: DA    ESV AW

UK  Plant Finder: Last listed in 2004