■(TB) 'Violet Returns'

1988, Hall

'Violet Returns' (Earl Hall, R. 1987). Seedling# 80-69-A. TB, 30" (76 cm), Early midseason bloom and rebloom (Aug-Sept in OH). Standards violet (RHS 88B/C); falls violet (87A), some white haft veining; yellow beard tipped white. 'Perfume Counter' X 'Re-Treat'. Hall's Flower Garden 1988.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: CA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, MS, MT, NE, NM, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV, Ontario. USDA Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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From AIS Bulletin #269 April 1988 Introducing VIOLET RETURNS (Earl E. Hall '88). Sdlg. 80-69-A. TB, 30", EM & RE (Aug.-Sept.). Violet of average to good form, but a very strong early dependable rebloomer in Ohio and colder climates. S. violet (RHS 88B/C); F. violet (87A). Some white haft veining; yellow beards tipped white. Standards are closed, falls semi-flaring, 7 buds, 3 branches plus spur and terminal. Sib to Queen Dorothy. Perfume Counter X Re-Treat. Good grower and fertile both ways. $25.00. Hall's Flower Garden.

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