Predominant Flower Color: Red
Flower/Truss Description: Flower openly funnel-shaped, up to 4½" across, bright vermilion paling to a bright soft rose on the lower part of the flower, outside slightly orange. Held in loose trusses of about 14 flowers.
Fragrant: No
Bloom Time:
Late to Very Late
Foliage Description / Plant Habit: Leaves oblong-elliptic, 7" long, thin brown hairs below and hairy stems. Leggy habit requires pruning.
Height: 6 feet in 10 years.
Cold Hardiness Temp: 0°F (
-18°C)
Parentage (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):
griersonianum x auriculatum
Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): E
Hybridized or Selected by: Crosfield
Registration Reference: RHS 58
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