■(TB) 'Power Surge'

1991, Ghio

'Power Surge' (Joseph Ghio, R. 1990) Seedling #87-78F. TB, 40" (102 cm), Early to late bloom.. Standards salmon ground overlaid magenta; falls salmon apricot, lined and edged magenta. 'Indiscreet' sibling x seedling #82-236: ('Beyond' x ('Rancho Rose' x (('Flareup' x 'Osage Buff') x ('Vanity' x 'Anon')))) X 'Test Pattern' sibling. Bay View 1991. Honorable Mention 1993.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: AZ. USDA Zones 9

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From Bay View Gardens catalog,1991: POWER SURGE, 40 inches, early to late season. $35.00. An "Indiscreet-type" plicata with standards having a salmon ground overlaid with magenta. The falls have salmon-apricot base lined and edge in wine magenta. Tall, well placed branches, and multiple blooms. The name is suggested by its amazing weed-like vigor. For us we have averaged 12 increases per rhizome! Once planted stand back and watch it take off. No. 87-78F: (Indiscreet sib x (Beyond x (( Rancho Rose x ((Flareup x Osage Buff) x (Vanity x Anon))))) X Test Pattem sib.

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