■(SDB) 'Rangerette'
1971, Hamblen
'Rangerette' (
Melba Hamblen, R. 1970) Seedling# M67-1-3. SDB, 12" (30 cm). Early to late bloom. Garnet lake red (Wilson 828/1) overlaid with beetroot purple (830); matching beard with a touch of royal purple (834).
'Regards' X
'Cherry Garden'. Mission Bell 1971. Honorable Mention 1972; Judges' Choice 1973; Award of Merit 1974.
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From AIS Bulletin #201 April 1971 Introducing RANGERETTE (Hamblen). SDB. Smaller version of its famous parent, Cherry Garden, with bushy rose·purple beard. $7.50. Mission Bell. |
RANGERETTE-simply superb dark red self, beautiful form, perfect plant and flower proportions-it's impossible to praise this one too much. [Carol Ramsey, AIS Bulletin #210 July 1973:13] |
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