Elemental

Elemental.  Bremer. 2019. Advanced generation lutea hybrid. Seedling #NB8.  Parentage is Fuchsia Ruffles x Harvest Peach. Certificate of Merit at APS 2016 Exhibition. It’s seed parent (Fuchsia Ruffles) is a beautiful flower, but seldom produces seed and we were lucky enough to get this one. Semi-double to double highly ruffled lavender- pink flowers with cream base. As flowers age the outer petals become lighter in color. Darker lavender-pink stigmas. Filaments and sheath are a reddish-lavender. Maroon flares to 1/4 of petal length. Flowers are a consistent round form. Carriage is upward and outward and are displayed well on plants with foliage to the ground. Deep green foliage typical of most advanced generation lutea hybrids. Light red coloration on upper surface of petioles. Plants produce a broad mound shape with numerous ground shoots. Easily grafted. First bloomed in 2010. Named for the plant’s powerful growth habit and beautiful basic coloration of the flowers. Fertile both ways.  Often a show table winner and advancing to the APS’ Court of Honor.  Ships in late September to mid October.  AGE: Field grown, 4+ year old graft or division from larger plants – our choice of available plant material upon harvest.