Award winning variety with upright tulip shaped flowers in spring before its large eliptical shaped leaves open. Iconic rounded shaped large shrubs which flower on bare stems in late spring with upright blooms. Leathery elliptical foliage is green on top & often bronze underneath. Ideal in the border or container where its growth can be restricted by the container size. Deep violet buds open & fade to a lighter violet with a lovely scent. Final Height & Spread 4m. Supplied in a 3 litre pot with an approximate height of 25 -35cm