Description

Japanese, large flower opens dusky deep red. Broad, well-formed petals surround a boss of narrow staminodes of same color edged in gold. In center, mostly obscured, pale yellow carpels topped with reddish stigmas. An outstanding flower of excellent form and substance. Good plant habit, vigorous, grows a spreading, medium height bush. Stout stems, self-supporting and carry flowers well. Dark green foliage remains attractive for most of the growing season. Excellent in the landscape, great choice for the cut flower garden.

Awards, Best Use & Distinctions 
Best Landscaper^®; Best Cut^®; APS Gold Medal, 1974; Exhibition variety; general garden and landscape use; perennial border; cut flower garden; deer resistant.

Basic Growing Requirements
Full Sun. Water as needed, sensitive to overwriting and waterlogged conditions. Soil pH 6.5-7. Fertile, well-draining soil.

Disclosure
The image(s) above shows the actual cultivar named and described on this page. The pictures are a fair and accurate depiction of the flowers as they are, in vivo, and are not staged or altered otherwise. The descriptions are based on our experience with plants that are grown by us here in NW Missouri.

ALL ORDERS SHIP BARE ROOT AFTER HARVEST AND USDA INSPECTION IN LATE SEPTEMBER THROUGH NOVEMBER.