Manchurian Promise

Manchurian Promise.  Bremer.  2016.  Advanced generation lutea hybrid.  Large semi-double coral-salmon-peach blend with dark maroon flares.  Petals are highly ruffled, notched, crimped, and those at the center face up.  Color is reminiscent of our Manchurian apricot tree in bloom.  The sheath is light pink, as are the stigmas.  Stamens are maroon-tipped with waxy yellow anthers.  Flower color can be variable from year to year, presumably due to temperatures, but always attractive.  Flower substance is quite heavy and is supported by sturdy stems.  Carriage is outward.  Foliage is large and tinted red during the early part of the growing season.  Blooms with other lutea hybrids.  Plant height is 4′ and may be greater in areas that have higher winter temperatures.  Stem hardiness has been good thus far, with little winter damage.  Manchurian Promise is one of the most popular ‘woodies’ during spring viewing at Solaris Farms.  Seed fertility and pollen.   Parentage:  (Sedona x Rosalind Elsie Franklin). Ships in late September to mid-October.  AGE: Field-grown, 3+ year old graft or division from larger plants – our choice of available plant material upon harvest.