(Caldwell-S., 2014) Sculpted pleated and cristate, Tet, Sev, Early - Mid, 5" bloom, 25" tall, 3 way branching
Yellow self, pleated & cristate form (Fad Gadget x Saucer Full of Secrets)
(Rich 2019) Sculpted cristate form, Tet, Dor, Mid, 5" blooms, 33" tall, 3 way branching, 15 - 18 buds, Rebloom, Fragrant
Base color of the Sculpted cristate 5" blooms is light pink to pink cream with a dark rose purple eye. Cristation on both the midrib and petal surface is displayed in a variety of shapes from ruffles, flutes and feathers to complex coral like sculptures topped with little fingers. Scapes are 33" tall with 3 way branching and average 15 - 18 buds. WEIRD ANATOMY is a northern bred dormant blooming early through midseason and reblooms in the late season. Easily fertile both ways for hybridizers who like their Sculpted cristate forms a little bit weird and with a whole lot of anatomy! From a cross of Painted On Jeans X Tiki God.
(Rich 2012) Tet, Dor, Early - Mid, 6" bloom, 34" tall, 3 & 4 way branching, 16 - 24 buds, Fragrant
WEST OF THE MOON is a deeply saturated blackberry wine heavily overlaid in black velvet. Wide ruffles and a fine wire edge of white finishes the edges of the 6" blooms. A violet eye leads down into a vivid green throat. Scapes are tall with 3 and 4 way branching, once established 5 way branching is not uncommon. Bud count ranges from 16 - 24 at clump strength. Pod and pollen fertile although pods can be difficult in full sun.
Vatican City X Promise to Behave
(Rich 2017) Tet, Sev, Mid, 7" bloom, 42" tall, 3 way branching, 15-18 buds, Fragrant
Flowers with clean clear color are an absolute joy to have in the garden. The extra large 7" blooms of WHERE THERE IS DESIRE are a clear deep rose heavily infused with bright raspberry. A light pink watermark circles the yellow to green throat and a white wire trims the petal edges. Presented on tall 42" scapes these vibrant flowers capture your attention from across the garden. Wide 3 way branching and self cleaning habit allow each of the 15 - 18 buds to open without interference. Easily fertile both ways.
Seedling X Ballroom Blitz
(Rich 2022) Sculpted pleated, Tet, Dor, Mid, 6" bloom, 36" tall, 4 & 5 way branching, 20 - 26 buds, very fragrant, EMO
A ruffled bitone with lavender pink petals and light pink sepals. The pleated cream pink watermark flows into a yellow to green throat. Tall 36" scapes with wide 4 & 5 way branching carry 20 to 26 buds filling the garden with blooms from mid through the late seasons. An early morning opener, WHISPER OF THE WAVES is easily fertile both ways. Delta Phase X ((Let Go Laughing x Imperial Decree) x (Hogwarts Express x Sigourney))
(Rich 2015) Tet, Dor, Mid, 6" bloom, 34" tall, 3 to 6 way branching, 18 to 30 buds, CMO
WITCH HOLLOW is an intense deeply saturated crimson red textured with blue-black velvet. The lightly ruffled 6" blooms are sunfast holding their color from early morning through the evening. Scapes are strong with wide 3 to 6 way branching and 18 to 30 buds. Pollen easy, pods difficult in full sun.
West of the Moon X Prince of Thieves
