■(TB) 'Be A Devil'
1988/89, Blyth
'Be A Devil' (
Barry Blyth, R. 1988). Seedling# S12-E. TB, 40" (102 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Standards dark ruby red; falls darker, plush finish; deep bronze beard.
'Villain' X
'Gigolo'. Tempo Two 1988/89
From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: Australia. USDA Zones
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| From Tempo Two catalog, 1988: BE A DEVIL (Blyth 88 Aust) M-L 40" Sdlg No S12-E. A delight since its first bloom and a surprise considering its pedigree. The standards are dark ruby red; falls are darker with a velvery or plush finish. Beards are deep bronze. It has wide flaring and ruffled form, superb 5 way branching. It has light perfume. Foliage is extremely dark and very handsome. (Villain X Gigolo). $25.00. |
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