| Raised by: | Francisque Morel |
| Country of Origin: | France |
| Growing Zones: | USDA Zone 4 USDA Zone 5 USDA Zone 6 USDA Zone 7 USDA Zone 8 USDA Zone 9 |
| Typical Plant Size: | Typically 8 to 10 feet |
| Pruning Group: | Group 3 - Hard pruning recommended in early spring |
| Bloom Diameter: | Small - 2 to 4 inches |
| Bloom Color (Tepals): | Red/Magenta/Burgundy hue |
| Center Color (Anthers): | Yellow anthers |
| Bloom Shape: | Single Other: Twisted tepals |
| Preferred Light: | Tolerates partial shade Prefers full sun |
| Moisture Requirements: | Average moisture requirements |
| Additional Information: | Free-flowering (very floriferous) |
| Recommendations: | Good choice for beginners (easy to grow) Good choice for a container Good choice for hot climates |
| Awards: | Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit |
| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Plant Height: | 8-12 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM Other: 2003 Great Plant Picks Award Winner |
| Mellis0821 | On August 10, 2020 | Miscellaneous Event Alexa has this now |
| MuseLea | On May 2, 2022 | Obtained plant The Plant Man 0.5l pot |
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