(LA) 'Whoopee'
1959, Dormon
'Whoopee' (
Caroline Dormon, R. 1954). Louisiana, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-VR1, Rich wine-red self; style-arms pale greenish yellow.
'The Khan' x
'Bayou Sunset'. Melrose 1959.
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| From AIS Bulletin #153, April 1959. Introducing WHOOPEE, 30" Huge carmine-rose flowers open from yellow-tinged huds, the yellow tinge remaining on the reverse and edging over onto the surface margins of the sepals. A big' bright golden lance-shaped signal on each sepal sharpens the luscious effect of this wide, flat, open flower. Net $7.50. Melrose Gardens. |
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