Key Characteristics
- Origin: Bred in Japan by Junko Kawamoto. [1]
- Color: Silvery-lilac, blue-lavender, or blue-purple with deep mauve or purple centers; outer petals can feature soft greenish-cream or white accents, fading to pale white or pink in summer heat and large temperature shifts. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
- Flower Form: Densely layered, cupped rosette with about 60 to 80 petals (roughly 6 to 8 cm in diameter). [1, 2]
- Fragrance: Refreshing and sweet with citrus-lemon, apple, cherry blossom, or herbal notes (lemongrass and lime). [1, 2, 3]
- Plant Size & Growth: Reaches about 120 cm to 200 cm in height as an upright, bushy shrub or climber with minimal thorns and prolific branching. [1, 2, 3]
- Bloom Cycle: Repeat-flowering across seasons, with individual blooms lasting about 5 to 8 days. [1, 2, 3]
- Care & Hardiness: Thrives in full sun with good disease resistance, though hot weather can cause the vibrant blue-purple colors to wash out. [1, 2, 3]
