Golden Era

Golden Era.  Reath.  1984.  Advanced generation lutea hybrid.  Single to semi-double large yellow flowers supported by strong stems.  Cream sheath and stigmas with red stamens topped with yellow anthers. Plants are fast growers that become quite large over time.  Often produces 2 or 3 flowers to a stem.  Flowers are quite showy.  Leaves are large and of heavy substance.  Produces excellent pollen, and seeds are more difficult. Flowers are well displayed in an outward fashion.  Used as the pollen parent of many intersectional hybrids.  Easy garden subject; however, it has difficulty with wet soils during the winter months.  Parentage:  (Golden Isles x Daphnis pollen).  AGE: Field-grown, 3+ year old graft or division from larger plants – our choice of available plant material upon harvest.