The flower is velvety purple maturing to mid blue approximately 15-17cm in diameter. Flowers can be single, semi double or double at anytime during the flowering season. The plant is moderately vigourous and will grow approximately 1.5-2.0mt in size. This variety is in pruning group 2. Chevalier Evipo040 can be grown in containers as a patio plant or on a small obelisk. Also suitable for growing through small to medium sized shrubs, or mixed with other moderately growing climbing plants. This variety is a climber and is deciduous.