Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, slightly wavy-edges, about 2" across, very dark red appearing to be almost black. Held in loose truss of 10-12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason to Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves dark green with light white tomentum, bright red stems. Upright, compact grower.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  5°F  ( -15°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     sanguineum ssp didymum x Moser's Maroon

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  de Rothschild, E.

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

Glossary of plant description terminology.
Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Cold hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.