Description
Small, upright deciduous shrub, shrub-rose, eventually semi-climber (H 2-2,5 m, W 2-2,5 m), vigorously growing. Branches upright to open, arching. Leaves broadly ovate (10-15 cm), pinnate, 5-lobed, smooth, glossy, light green. Flowers in large inflorescence, bowl-shaped (4-5 cm), semi-double, dark red-violet to light blue-violet; scented, spicy scent. Flowering period: June-September. Useful as a solitary shrub-rose or a semi-climber. A recent, very popular British variety.