■(TB) 'Autumn Delight'

1952, Austin

'Autumn Delight' (Lloyd Austin, R. 1952). TB, height 28" (71 cm). Midseason bloom and rebloom. Color Class-R3, Bitone, amethyst-pink and deep rosy mulberry. Seedling 4-56 selfed. Rainbow 1952.

From the 2022 REbloom Checklist. Rebloom reported in: CA.

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From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1963: AUTUMN DELIGHT (Austin '52) ++ ++ EM-30". Most continuous, heaviest bloomer of our 175 varieties of re-bloomers. Standards light amethyst pink with silvery tone, arched, gently waved. Falls deep rosy mulberry. Blooms in spring, starts again in mid or late Aug., blooms for 7 to 10 weeks. Up to 16 buds per stalk, heights up to 44" in fall. Delightfully fragrant, pollen abundant. Reg. $2.25; on $10 order $1.80; on $25 order $1.60.

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