Featuring a stunning display of an abundance of large 12.5cm, deep reddish-purple flowers with a contrasting central tuft of yellow anthers from early-summer to early-autumn it will grab the viewers attention. Growing 2.5m to 3.0m in height it is a candidate for large containers, trellises, obelisk or other garden structures.

Raised by A. Girault of France around 1970.