Pluto

Pluto.  (God of the Underworld)  Daphnis.  1987.  Advanced generation lutea hybrid.  Very large semi-double flowers of very dark clear red with nearly black flares.  Petals are very ruffled and fringed with many notches.   Flowers glow and have an outstanding form.  Plants are relatively short, but are good growers.  Many ground shoots produced on plants that lack a uniform growth pattern.  The very large flowers express the ‘lutea hook’ and tend to face somewhat down (stems are sturdy and strong, they simply have a crook at the base of the flower).   I would not be without this plant in my garden for flower beauty.  Challenging fertility, but doable with many pollinations and a compatible partner.   (Corsair x ?)  Not commonly available and one of the most unique cultivars. One of our very favorite flowers.  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.