Large lilac-violet flowers, changing to brighter lilac or deep blue with metallic lustre.

Group:	Late large-flowered group
Raised by:	L Paillet
Country of origin:	France
Date raised:	i1898
Parentage:	lanuginosa x unknown
Other name(s):	Mis-spellings: 'Madame E Sorbet'; 'Madame Emilie Sorbet'; Mme Emil Sorbet'; Madamoiselle Amilie Sorbet'; Mlle Emil Sorbet'; 'Madll. Emilie Sorbet'
Further detail:  Flower diameter: 20-22cm Tepals: 6-8; overlapping Database entry: 2373