So mysterious in its colour and so powerfully perfumed it’s certain to attract attention.

Dusky deep purple, some say black, buds swirl open to very double old-fashioned flowers of velvet plum washed with a haze of sultry smoke.

The intense clove fragrance can nearly bowl you over.

But keep your balance or you’ll find yourself face down amongst the deep green leaves.

Height: 1m

Spread: 1m