(oak) Field collected in South Africa. From Mike Vassar, Van Nuys, California. Finely lobed and dissected mid green leaves. Lilac pink flowers with prominent blotches and veins on upper petals. Vigorous and profuse flowering.
A scandent shrub with gray hairy pinnate leaves and flowers that have red upper petals slightly streaked with white, pure white lower petals and an almost black central blotch. 'Splendide' is best grown in a greenhouse or conservatory, but can be grown outside if protected from rain and temperatures below 40 degrees F. Prune carefully and water sparingly. It is a glorious sight when in full flower. 24" wide x 12" high.