■(TB) 'Awakening'

1994, Meek

'Awakening' (Duane Meek, R. 1994). Seedling 287-1-7. TB, 35" (89 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standards deep pink with slight lavender infusion; falls pink, lightening to ivory from beard to slightly above lower rim, soft tan hint at hafts; beards henna, lavender blue at end; ruffled; slight sweet fragrance. 'Silver Fox' X seedling 307-2-2: ('Blushing Pink' x 'Beverly Sills'). D. & J. Gardens 1994. Honorable Mention 1996.

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From AIS Bulletin #293 April 1994 Introducing AWAKENING (D. Meek) Sdlg. 287-1-7. TB, M-L, 35". Heavily ruffled deep pink standards. Wide and ruffled pink falls lightening to ivory from beards to slightly picoteed rim with hint of soft tan at hafts. Henna beards, lavenderblue at end. Four branches, 7-8 buds. Form is exquisite! Silver Fox X (Blushing Pink x Beverly Sills). See color ad in this Bulletin. $35.00. D&J Gardens.

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