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■(TB) 'King's Castle'

1982, Hamblen

'King's Castle' (Melba Hamblen, R. 1981). Seedling# H74-81T. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Ruffled dark royal purple (RHS 83A); near black beard. Seedling# H71-178E: ('Nobleman' x 'Valley West' sibling) X 'His Lordship'. Mission Bell 1982. Honorable Mention 1985.

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From AIS Bulletin #244 January 1982 Introducing KING'S CASTLE. 36", ML. Ruffled, rich royal dark purple with wide parts and excellent form, branching, etc. (Nobleman x Valley West sib) X His Lordship. #H74-81T. Net $25.00. Mission Bells.
 
 

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-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07
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KingsCastle01.jpgjpg KingsCastle01.jpg manage 69 K 26 Apr 2015 - 13:49 Main.TLaurin Photo by Barry Blyth
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Topic revision: r11 - 21 Jan 2023, dougchyz
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