Red Rock Canyon

Red Rock Canyon.  Bremer.  2017.  Advanced generation herbaceous hybrid.  (Seidl #74H120-2 x (Lemon Chiffon x The Mackinac Grand)).  Red Rock Canyon has dark red semi-double red flowers with wavy petals that turn upward.  Petals are large, as is the flower.  Carpels are green and slightly hairy.  Stigmas are reddish-pink as are the filaments.  A large number of yellow, pollen producing stamens encircles the stigmas.  Bud covers are conspicuously streaked in red and green, visible before flower has opened and after petal fall, making the plant a long time attraction.  Stem strength is good, but the large flowers do lean a bit.  No mechanical support is needed.  Foliage is wide and and deep green throughout the growing season.  Plants reach 36″ in height.   Bloom time is week 4.  No fragrance noted.  Fertile both ways.  Named for the ‘Red Rock Canyon’ park in Nevada, which has deep red rock streaked in green vegetation and rock.  Superior growth habits.  One of the very finest recently introduced cultivars.  Limited distribution thus far in the United States and limited quantities available.  Premium divisions ship late September to mid October.