Shirley L (Pending Registration)

Shirley L. Eugene George Lins/Bremer. 2026. Lactiflora Group. Seedling number 08-17.  First bloomed in 2008. Received from Marcia Lins in 2019.  This exquisite cultivar is small in stature (26 inches) and presents its many blooms on thick erect stems. Flowers open as anemone form and quickly become high built bomb shaped. Large deep pink guard petals for a plate for the smaller ruffled and curled inner petalodes. Inner petals are deep pink frosted at their ends. A collar of coral spiked petalodes provides a beautiful accent to the overall flower color. Stems may have up to 4 side buds and are carried without any bending of stems. Stigmas are pink and feathered or may not be existent at all. No fertility noted at this time. The extremely strong stems present 4 inch blooms to perfection. Foliage is very deep green and is relatively wide for a lactiflora. Light fragrance. Fast growing and requires no support. This cultivar is unique for its high quality plant, flower and display.  Named for wife (Shirley Lins) of Eugene George Lins and mother of Marcia Lins.