A Japanese cultivar with crimson-violet flowers, about 8 cm across. 4-6 tepals have a fair, almost white at the base, central bar. Crimson-violet anthers on white-yellow filaments. It flowers from June to September. It grows best in a sunny spot. Climbs using leaf petioles. Useful for growing up fences, arbours, trellises, stakes, and other garden supports. It looks particularly lovely against a fair background or when clambering over natural supports.