Mr. G. F. Hemerik

Mr. G.F. Hemerik.  van Leeuwen.  1930.  Lactiflora cultivar.   Japanese form.  Very large, rose pink, midseason. Staminodes cream-colored with pink tinges on the upper surface and some yellow spots on the edges. Carpels hairy, with pink-tinged tips; disk serrate, white. Plant medium size, spreading; flowers many, handsome and showing well above the foliage.  3 to 5 buds per stem.  May require mechanical support for best display.  Dark green, wide, wavy foliage (unique for a lactiflora).  Seed fertility. Premium divisions ship late September to mid October.