Large, gappy, pale mauve flowers with a reddish stripe and deep purple anthers. Tends to fade in full sun. Named after the location of the Pennell's nursery.

Group: Early large-flowered group
Approximate height: 2.5 - 3.5 metres
Flowering period(s): May Jun Sep
Aspect: Sun or semi-shade
Pruning: Light prune (Group 2)
Raised by: Walter Pennell
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Date raised: r1949 ni1956
Parentage: Seedling of 'Nelly Moser'
Other name(s): None known

Further detail:

Flower diameter: 13-15(-20)cm
Tepals: (6-)8, narrowly elliptic, gappy, pointed
Leaves: ternate

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The Pennells