‘Challenger’

Magenta (H14) flowers with crimson (H13) sepals, I–IV; dark bronze-green foliage; broad spreading habit; height 10–15cm; spread 31–45cm.

Introduced by H. van Gemeren & S. C. van der Wilt (Boskoop, Netherlands) in 1986.

It is perceived as a challenge to ‘Myretoun Ruby‘ which it is!