Harry Lauder’s Walkingstick or Contorted Filbert is a unique plant because of its curly, twisty stems and foliage. The contorted stems add interest to the garden, especially in winter after the leaves have fallen, when the contorted branches are best observed. Late winter flowers (female tiny, inconspicuous flower with red stigmas and yellow-gray male catkins which are somewhat showy) also add to the winter interest; fruits (nuts) are seldom produced. The unique stems are prized by florists.

This gorgeous zinnia starts the season with a bold vibrant red center ring surrounded by golden-yellow outer petals. As the season progresses, the aging flowers morph into soft, beautiful shades of apricot, salmon, and dusty rose to bring a plethora of color to the garden, all from one variety! Trial garden visitors clamored over this floriferous and compact plant during the summer trials noting how well the plant continued to bloom new flowers over old so there was never a decline in the beauty presented by Profusion Red Yellow Bicolor.