Heavy substance holds well in the sun. Immense spideresque bloom with an eyezone of purest lavender etched with red violet edges. Reportedly giving seedlings ranging from spidery exotics to unusual etched-eyed flowers. 5-6 way branched scapes too. Cream white flowers with gold braided edge and olive green throat.
Flowers are very full and ruffled and have an unusual folded ruffling in the throat.
Pat Stamile reports offspring that have elaborate gold edging and ruffling in the throat. A famous parent for edges and for producing well-formed and round seedlings. A superb parent for a variety of colors including purple, rose, pink and yellow. WINE has both a blue purple and edge on a cream yellow flower. Combines well with the deep fluted ruffling found in the petals.