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 Database entry: 164