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