| Description |
Inside of tepals strong red (53D) at base shading to moderate purplish pink (54D), pale pink (49D) flare at top of nectary furrow; throat strong red (53D). Outside of tepals moderate purplish pink (54D) occasionally shading to pinkish white along midrib, midribs pale yellowish green. Spots small and very few, moderate red (183C), in base of tepal around nectary furrow; papillae absent or inconspicuous; nectaries pale yellow-green, semi-open to open, ridges lightly frosted greenish white; stigma strong red (53B). Fls 170 mm wide, double, not scented; tepals 80 × 45 mm, margins smooth to slightly ruffled, tips slightly recurved. Lvs 150 × 37 mm, scattered, moderate olive-green (137A). Stems 1.1 m (under glass), moderate olive-green (137A), with up to 7 fls. (average 5 fls). May-June. Hardiness strong. |
