■(JI) 'Rowden Emperor'

2000, Carter

'Rowden Emperor' ( John Carter, R. 1999) JI (3 falls), 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards magenta purple, tall and broad, large; style arms dark magenta purple, whitish edges; Falls drooping, deep magenta purple, paling slightly at edges, darker veining overall, small signal clear yellow with slight blue halo. Parentage unknown. Rowden 2000.

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-- LaurieFrazer - 2010-05-02