(TB) 'Christmas Rose'

2008, Wight

'Christmas Rose' (John Wight, R. 2008). Seedling JAB91-1-5. TB, 28" (72 cm). Early, midseason, late bloom and rebloom. Standards light pastel lavender-red (RHS 182C); style arms yellow at base, reddish tinge at tip; Falls (182C) ground flushed red purple (184C), hafts chartreuse veined (184C), slight violet line blaze under beard; beards white tipped bronze yellow; slight fragrance. Shahak PS.97: ((( I. mariae x I. haynei ) x I. hermona ) x I. hermona ) X 'Royal Sentry'.

NOTE: Hybridizer confirms TB classification. There are no aril characteristics present.

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