| Raised by: | Walter Pennell |
| Country of Origin: | United Kingdom |
| Growing Zones: | USDA Zone 4 USDA Zone 5 USDA Zone 6 USDA Zone 7 USDA Zone 8 USDA Zone 9 USDA Zone 10 USDA Zone 11 |
| Typical Plant Size: | Typically 8 to 10 feet |
| Pruning Group: | Group 2 - Optional, light pruning after flowering |
| Bloom Diameter: | Large - between 6 to 8 inches |
| Bloom Color (Tepals): | Deep Blue hue |
| Center Color (Anthers): | Yellow anthers |
| Bloom Shape: | Single |
| Preferred Light: | Tolerates partial shade Prefers full sun |
| Suitability as Cut Flower: | Excellent cut flower (strong stem, long vase life) |
| Moisture Requirements: | Average moisture requirements |
| Additional Information: | Very attractive seedheads |
| Recommendations: | Good choice for shaded areas or northern walls |
| Awards: | Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit |
| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Plant Height: | 8-10 ft. |
| Leaves: | Deciduous Other: Large leaves |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
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