Large, pale blue flowers. Purple stamens. The name Kagura originates from traditional music pieces dedicated to Japanese gods.

Group:	Late large-flowered group
Approximate height:	1.5 - 2.0 metres
Flowering period(s):	Jun Jul Aug
Aspect:	Sun or semi-shade
USDA zones:	4 5 6 7 8 9
Pruning:	Hard prune (Group 3)
Raised by:	Hiroshi Hayakawa
Country of origin:	Japan
Date raised:	c1996
Other name(s):	None known
Further detail:  Flower diameter: 12-15cm Tepals: 4-8; elliptical with wavy margins Database entry: 4317