Large, pinkish lilac flowers whith a whitish bar. Brown or purple-red anthers. Named after the breeder's wife.

Group:	Early large-flowered group
Approximate height:	2.5 - 3.0 metres
Flowering period(s):	May Jun Aug Sep
Aspect:	Any aspect
Pruning:	Light prune (Group 2)
Raised by:	Percy Picton
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Date raised:	r1971 i1974
Parentage:	Unknown
Other name(s):	'John Picton' (incorrect)
Further detail:  Flower diameter: 12-22cm Tepals: 6-8; 9-10cm long, 3.5-4.5cm wide, elliptic to rhomic, pointed, margin wavy Database entry: 444