Heart of Darkness

Saunders

$125.00

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Heart of Darkness.  Saunders.  1948.  Lutea Hybrid.  Very deep black-red single flowers  that are lightly ruffled.  Dark red sheath and stamens.  Bright red stigmas.  Foliage is fine and deeply lobed.  Creates a large mound shaped plant with many ground shoots.  Reportedly a F2 generation.  No seeds, but we have noted pollen.  A collectors plant for historic value and dark flowers. Nearly lost in commerce and rarely available.  Has usable pollen. 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.

Color: Red
FLOWER CHARACTERISTICS: Single
SPECIALTY: Ornamental Foliage