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■(TB) 'Sun Coral'

1972, Gibson

'Sun Coral' (James Gibson, R. 1970). Seedling# 3-1LA. TB, 36" (91 cm), Late midseason bloom. Ruffled and laced coral pink, flushed gold at base; gold beard. ('Frilly Fringes' x 'Ethereal Pink') X seedling# 75-7LA: (seedling# 41-3K x Bro. Charles seedling). Gibson 1972.

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From AIS Bulletin #205 April 1972 Introducing SUN CORAL '72. ML. 36". $25.00. The name expresses quite well the color of this bright ruffled Firenze Silver Medal winner. The color is a coral color flushed with gold, especially at the base of the petals. The beard is orange gold. The bloom size is 5" x 6". A self. Gibson's Iris Garden.
 
 

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