Large, violet or mauve-blue flowers with a reddish bar. Red to purple anthers on white filaments.

Approximate height: 2.5 - 4.0 metres
Flowering period(s): May Jun Aug
Aspect: Any aspect
Pruning: Light prune (Group 2)
Raised by: M Christen
Country of origin: France
Date raised: c1885
Parentage: Unknown
Other name(s): None known

Further detail:

Flower diameter: 15-18cm Tepals: (6-) 8 (-10); gappy at base, fine pointed