A particularly good variety with large flowers in shades of claret with good throat markings. Vigorous and persistent                  

• Colour: tube deep claret with deep reddish purple lobes
• Throat: white with fine parallel pencilling in deep claret
• Height: 100cm (3.25ft)
• Earliest record: 1970’s

Cultivation Do's and Dont's

o    Do deadhead regularly
o    Don’t prune until spring
o    Do prune old growth when new shoots are 3-4” long
o    Do add organic matter or grit if planting in heavy wet soil
o    Do plant in a sunny position
o    Do enjoy the flowers from June to October