Amarillo Star

Amarillo Star. Anderson/Tetzlaff. 2022. Parentage unknown. Also known as “Yellow Breeder Plant” prior to registration. Blooms early-midseason, just prior to ‘Red Charm’.  Generally SEMI-DOUBLE but also produces many DOUBLE flowers when mature. Light yellow, 1 bloom per stem, 6 inches in size (15 cm). Average of 3 carpels, greenish-yellow, sparsely hairy. Stigmas red, normal anatomy. Pollen-bearing stamens, filaments yellow. Staminodal disc consists of a few projections, greenish-yellow. Highly fertile both ways, presumed tetraploid, good breeding potential. Light fragrance. Strong upright growth to 33 inches (85 cm). Mechanical support not required. Glossy green foliage stays healthy until late autumn. Vigorous growth and rapid increase produces a high stem count in comparison to most other herbaceous hybrids. This, along with well-shaped round buds, offers good cut flower potential. The cultivar name is based on the Spanish word for yellow, reflecting the clear yellow color of the flower.  Premium divisions ship late September to mid October.