This cultivar is a self-pollinated seedling of H. montana. It was originated by Hajime Sugita in Japan and registered by Peter and Jean Ruh of Ohio in 2005. It grows into a large size plant about 27 inches high with a spread of 72 inches. The foliage is shiny and dark green. It is slightly rippled, very slightly corrugated and has bloom on the bottom. Very pale lavender flowers bloom from June into July.