■(TB) 'Crimson Colossus'
1963, Austin
'Crimson Colossus' (
Lloyd Austin, R. 1963). Seedling# 147. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason bloom. Color Class R3, Standards light red; falls deep crimson.
'Bold Contrast' X
'Joseph's Mantle'. Rainbow Hybridizing Garden 1963.
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From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1963: CRIMSON COLOSSUS (Austin '63) M-36". Ever since I established the Colossal race, customers have been asking for a worthy all red one in this most popular class. I have finally produced an enormous red beauty from the cross of Bold Contrast X Joseph's Mantle, so it may re-bloom . Is surely topnotch for breeders of Re-Bloomers, Colossals or Tall Bearded. Standards light, shimmering red; falls semi-flaring with a spread of 7". Broad & round, 3-1/4" across, deep velvety crimson, set off by a fetching 1/4" pink border. Pollen available. Be the first to display it! Regularly $15; on $20 order $10.50; on $25 order $8.25; 3 for $23.50. |
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