| Raised by: | Brother Stefan Franczak |
| Country of Origin: | Poland |
| Growing Zones: | USDA Zone 4 USDA Zone 5 USDA Zone 6 USDA Zone 7 USDA Zone 8 USDA Zone 9 |
| Plant Group: | Viticella |
| 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): | Other: violet blue |
| Center Color (Anthers): | Purple anthers |
| Bloom Shape: | Single |
| Preferred Light: | Tolerates partial shade Prefers full sun |
| Suitability as Cut Flower: | Good cut flower (strong stem, average vase life) |
| Moisture Requirements: | Average moisture requirements |
| Disease Resistance: | Very disease resistant |
| Additional Information: | Free-flowering (very floriferous) |
| Recommendations: | Good choice for beginners (easy to grow) 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: | 8-10 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM Other: 2002 Great Plant Picks Award Winner |
| AndreA33 | On April 10, 2015 | Obtained plant Lidl |
| christine2 | On June 1, 2008 | Obtained plant < |
| MissMew | On September 20, 2016 | Obtained plant |
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