| Raised by: | Ernest Markham |
| 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 |
| Typical Plant Size: | Typically 10 to 15 feet |
| Pruning Group: | Group 2 - Optional, light pruning after flowering |
| Bloom Diameter: | Medium - between 4 to 6 inches |
| Bloom Color (Tepals): | Red/Magenta/Burgundy hue |
| Center Color (Anthers): | Yellow anthers |
| Bloom Shape: | Single |
| Preferred Light: | Tolerates partial shade Prefers full sun |
| Moisture Requirements: | Average moisture requirements |
| Additional Information: | Free-flowering (very floriferous) Very attractive seedheads |
| 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: | 10-15 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 1-3 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Other: Dark magenta |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
| christine2 | On June 1, 2008 | Obtained plant |
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