Difference: TbChrista (r9 vs. r8)

(TB) 'Christa'

1985, Nelson

'Christa' (Roger Nelson, R. 1982). Sdlg. RN 79-12A. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards medium pink (bluer tint of RHS 36C); Falls creamy pink (36A) at hafts, blending to 136B) at edge; red orange 133B) beard tipped red 140C/D). RN 76-2C: ( 'Love Sonnet' x 'Glory Bound') X 'Carved Pink'. Iris Country 1985.


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References:

From AIS Bulletin #257 April 1985 Introducing CHRISTA (R. Nelson) (Love Sonnet x Glory Bound) x Carved Pink. Rounded, smooth medium pink with coral red beards. Healthy, 7 buds, 36". $20.00. Iris Country.
 

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