(JI) 'Gasho'

1977, Paolucci/Conningham

'Gasho' (Lorenzo Paolucci/Jane Conningham, R. 1977) Sdlg. Alpha 11101/10. JI (single), 48" (122 cm), Midseason bloom. Blue (RHS 92A) self with light red-purple (63C) signal and styles. 'Pillar of Fire' X 'Glitter and Glamour'. Hanashobu 1977.

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From AIS Bulletin #234 Summer 1979: GASHO (Paolucci & Conningham). Alpha 11101/10. Pillar of Fire X Glitter and Glamour. Height 122 cm., bloom diameter 15-17 cm., 3 petals. Blue (92A) self with light red-purple (63C) signals and stylearms. A charming and vigorous garden variety that maintains a neat and compact growth habit. These clumps stay attractive for several years longer than most of the I. ensata hybrids. $8.00. Paolucci/Conningham.

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