| Raised by: | Raymond Evison |
| 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 |
| Plant Group: | Integrifolia |
| Typical Plant Size: | Typically 3 to 4 feet |
| Pruning Group: | Group 3 - Hard pruning recommended in early spring |
| Bloom Diameter: | Small - 2 to 4 inches |
| Bloom Color (Tepals): | Deep Blue hue Other: Blooms complimented with lovely bronze-green new foliage |
| Center Color (Anthers): | Yellow anthers Other: Anthers infused with orange hue |
| Bloom Shape: | Single Semi-Nodding Other: Four-petaled blooms with "twisty" form |
| 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 |
| Disease Resistance: | Susceptible to mildew |
| Additional Information: | Very attractive seedheads |
| Recommendations: | Good choice for a container |
| Awards: | Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Vine |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Plant Height: | 3-4 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
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