■(TB) 'Ambrosia Delight'

1984, Niswonger

'Ambrosia Delight' (O. David Niswonger, R. 1982). Seedling 37-79. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards white; Falls lightly ruffled orange; orange beard. 'June Sunset' X seedling 2-72: 'Java Dove' x (('Happy Birthday' x 'Glittering Amber') x 'Marilyn C')) x 'Sunset Snows'). Cape Iris 1984. Honorable Mention 1986.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: CA, England. USDA Zones 9

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From AIS Bulletin #253 April 1984 Introducing AMBROSIA DELIGHT (Niswonger '84) Sdlg. 37-79: June Sunset X 2-72: ((Java Dove x ((Happy Birthday x Glittering Amber) x Marilyn C)) x Sunset Snows). TB, 36", midseason, fertile. Semi-flaring, ruffled orange amoena with good contrasts. Use it in breeding amoenas. $30.00. Cape Iris Gardens.

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