■(TB) 'Lilac Swan'
1978, Jones
'Lilac Swan' (
Bennett Jones, R. 1977). Seedling# 70-48-1. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards lilac; falls white; red beard.
'Avis' X seedling# 68-4S-2: ((red-bearded white seedling x Shoop seedling# 57-11: red-bearded blue seedling) x
'Off Shore'). Jones 1978.
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References:
From AIS Bulletin #229, Spring 1978 Introducing LILAC SWAN (1978). Sdlg. 70-48-4.68-45-2: ((Red-bearded white sdlg. x Shoop 57-11: Red-bearded blue sdlg.) x Off Shore). Large, tailored and nicely formed flowers with standards of lilac-blue and white falls. The beards are red. They are carried on strong, tall stalks which are amply branched. Seven buds; good healthy plants. 36". $25.00. Bennett Jones. |
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