■(JI) 'Maroon Giant'

1965, Hazzard

'Maroon Giant' (Arthur H. Hazzard, R. 1964) Seedling 255. JI (double), 30" (76 cm), Midseason bloom. dark maroon-red, darker veins, bright yellow signal, purple stylearms, petaloids. 'Caroline G. Childs' X 'Mahogany'. Hazzard 1965.

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