Small, scented, nodding, deep purple flowers with purple staminodes. A Japanese species form first recorded in 1899 by the French botanist, de Boissieu.

Fragrant:	Yes
Approximate height:	2.0 - 2.5 metres
Flowering period(s):	Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Aspect:	Sunny
Pruning:	No pruning (Group 1)
Country of origin:	Japan
Parentage:	Species
Other name(s):	alpina var fauriei; alpina forma fauriei; ochotensis var fauriei; ochotensis var ternata
Further detail:  Flower diameter: 5.5 - 7cm Tepals: 4; 2.5-4cm long, 1-2.5cm wide, lanceolate to ovate, long-pointed, thick Leaves: ternate Database entry: 169