Peppermint

Peppermint.  Nicholls/Wild and Son.  1958.  Lactiflora cultivar.  The light pink, medium-sized, double form flowers are marked irregularly with bright red. Flowers are reminiscent of peppermint candy.  Stamens show. Plants have deep green foliage.  Stems are long and carry a couple of side buds.  Plants require some mechanical support.  Seedling #: N-140.  Fertile with persistence.  Rare. Ships in late September to mid-October.