Blue-violet to dark blue flowers with velvety lustre.

Group:	Late large-flowered group
Flowering period(s):	Jul Aug Sep
Raised by:	Th Grangé
Country of origin:	France
Date raised:	1878
Parentage:	lanuginosa x 'Jackmanii'
Other name(s):	Mis-spellings: 'Madame E Schenck'; 'Madame Elise Schenck'; Mademoiselle Elisa Schenck'; Mlle Elisa Schenck'
Further detail:  Flower diameter: 10-15 (-18)cm Tepals: 4-6 Database entry: 2391