A Australian native hardy to 23 F degrees, upright to 5’ to 8’ tall and wide, with deeply cut rough textured dark green foliage . Glossy petaled flowers 4” to 5” across, lilac blue to deep purple, flowers last 1 to 2 days generally in summer and autumn with continuous bloom , excellent for landscaping in drier climates and subtropical areas. Tolerant of poor soils and can take a moderate frost without to much damage. Prune to shape.