ANGELS
This distinct group was originally a complex cross of the scented P.crispum (lemon) and Regals. Now, there are angels crossed with angels, species crossed with angels, angels crossed with regals, etc.
Angel type plants were described in the late 1800’s but modern angels evolved from the work of the late Langley Smith of England. His first hybrids were introduced in 1914 but his most popular, and the ones still available in commerce, date from 1935-1940. ‘Catford Belle’ ‘Rose Bengal’ and ‘Mrs. Dumbrill’ are still among the best of the group and have stood the test of time.
Angels branch by themselves, everywhere there is a leaf a branch will eventually emerge, giving the plant an extremely full look. Angels bloom at the tips of each stem so all flowers are exposed. As the plant continues to grow the weight of the stems cause the branches to fall (trail) and because light is in the upwards direction the branches then start to grow towards the light. Here is a photo so you know what I mean PHOTO. I plant my angel hanging baskets with 5 plants per 10" basket, placing them north, south, east, west and one in the middle.
Some angels trail so make good hanging basket specimens (PHOTO) Others are stiffly upright. Some have lemon scented leaves. Not all in this listing are true Angels as they do not have P.Crispum in their background - but as they resemble them closely and have the same growth habits they are grouped here. All flowers are single unless otherwise noted. HB = great for Hanging Baskets.
Instead of letting your angel hanging baskets die from frost, bring them inside and enjoy them indoors. They can be trimmed back when you bring them in or - if you have space - leave them as is and trim them to shape before putting them outside again in the spring. If you are fortunate enough to live in an area where frost and freezing temperatures are not a problem - just trim them to shape whenever they get too long or full.
There is an article under 'Feature Articles' on this website about angels. Here is the link ANGELS.
ALL PLANT NAMES UNDERLINED HAVE LARGER PHOTOGRAPHS ATTACHED, JUST DOUBLE CLICK THE UNDERLINED WORD.
The number beside the plant name indicates how many are available for immediate shipment. Check 'SHIP NOW' for futher information. THE ANGELS HAVE ALL BEEN POTTED UP INTO 4" POTS AND HANGING BASKETS FOR SPRING SALES. IF YOU REALLY HAVE YOUR HEART SET ON THEM, EMAIL ME AND PERHAPS I CAN SHIP YOU ONE OUT OF THE POT.
| AINSDALE ANGEL - Very pale lilac with extremely fine pink feathering on upper petals. Gorgeous! Show bench winner. (Shellard) HB $5.00 | ANDROCLES - Large blooms, pale lilac, deep red feathering on upper petals. (Dixon)HB $5.00 |  |
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ANNSBROOK BEAUTY - White flower, flushed pale pink. Maroon blotch on uppers. Variegated leaf. Slow. HB $8.00 NOT AVAILABLE FOR 2007 | APRIL SHOWERS - Mauve-pink with darker feathering. HB $5.00 | ||
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BABY SNOOKS - Pansy Face. Upper petals lilac, heavily veined purple, lower pale orchid. Upright grower. $5.00 | BETTY HULSMAN - White flowers with burgundy and purple blotches on upper petals. HB $5.00 |  |
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BLACK KNIGHT - Petals are purple-black, edged in lavender. All petals are rounded. Upright grower. $5.00 | BOSHAM - Violet flowers, tinged blue. Blooms profusely. Compact. (Pearce) HB $5.00 | ||
| BOQUET CENTRE - White, rosy-wine splotch on upper petals.Small leaves & flowers. (Kaypac) HB $5.00 | BRIARLYN BEAUTY - Rosy lilac with purple rose splotch on two top petals. White throat. Large flowers. Slightly scented foliage. (Henderson 1991) HB $7.00 |  |
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| BRIARLYN MOONGLOW - Upper petals very pale
pink with minimal dark pink feathering. Lower petals very pale pink with
white throat. Slightly frilled petal edges. Scented leaves. (Henderson 1991) HB $5.00 |
CAPTAIN STARLIGHT - Large bloom. Upper petals purple, lower petals light lavender with feathering at base. HB (Gillam) $5.00 |  |
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CARAVAN - White to palest pink, small rosy-purple spot on upper petals. (Kapac) HB $5.00 | CATFORD BELLE - Pink, with deeper feathering on upper petals. Ruffled flowers. Nice lemon scented leaves. HB (Langley-Smith, 1935) $5.00 |  |
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| CHARMAY ALF - Lavender, large purple splotch on upper petals, smaller spot on lower ones. Deep feathering. Large plant. HB (Attfield) $5.00 | CHARMAY ARIA - Round, velvety purple with irregular fine white edge. Smaller flower than Charmay Electo. HB (Attfield) $5.00 | |||
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CHARMAY BAGATELLE - Pink
flowers, heavily blotched with deep red.
HB (Attfield) $7.00
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CHARMAY ELECTO - Round, velvety purple with a fine white to very pale lilac edge. Similar to ‘Sancho Panza’ but a different shade of purple. Small flowered but heavy bloomer (PHOTO). (Attfield) $6.00 |  |
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| CHARMAY MARJORIE - Large angel. Leaf is very deeply cut and dissected. Flower is pale lavender with deep purple upper splotches, purple spot on lower petals. HB (Attfield) $5.00 | COTTENHAM BEAUTY - Large mauve bloom with a purple splotch on upper petals. Eye-catching! Lightly scented foliage. HB (Haird 1996) $5.00 | |||
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COTTENHAM DELIGHT - Almost black uppers, lilac lowers. Frilled petal edge. HB (Haird) $6.00 | COTTENHAM PRIDE - Dark purple & white flowers. (Haird) $7.00 HB | ||
| COTTENHAM SURPRISE - Upper petals rosy-purple, fine light lilac edge. Lowers are lilac with some feathering. Large, flat bloom. HB (Haird) $5.00 | CRANSLEY STAR - Upper petals medium rosy purple fading to lighter edges. Lowers are light lilac with a small dot on each petal. HB (Moule 199) $5.0 |  |
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DANIELLA MARIE - White with purple markings on upper petals. HB (Henderson) $5.00 | DARKNESS - Lovely deep burgundy-purple. Lovely, unusual colour. Tall. HB (Gillam) $6.00 |  |
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| DARMESDAN - Top petals royal purple, lower petals pale lavender. HB (Bidwell) $5.00 | DEBIE - Very pale lilac to almost white. Upper petals have irregular deep rosy purple areas, lowers have diffused rosy purple spots near petal edges. Petals edges are notched. Very unusual. Stiff upright grower. $6.00 HB |  |
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DEERWOOD ANGEL EYES - White to palest pink ruffled flowers with a darker pink ‘eyebrow’ on upper petals. HB (Brawner) $5.50 | DEERWOOD DON QUIXOTE - Upper petals wine purple, lower petals are rosy lavender. The large flowers are produced over a long time, even in hot weather. HB (Brawner) $5.00 NOT AVAILABLE FOR 2007 |  |
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DEERWOOD NEW DAY - Glowing wine red to purple with a light lavender edge. Darker striping on petals. Tall upright grower. (Brawner) $5.00 | DEERWOOD SPANISH ANGEL - Upper petals deep burgundy, lowers pale lavender with burgundy veining and centre blotch. Large flowers. HB (Brawner) $5.00 |  |
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| DOROTHY MAY - Very pale lilac, markings on supper petals. Prolific bloomer. $7.00 HB | EDWARDS MICHAEL - Uppers rosy-lavender, edges are lighter. Lowers are pale lavender-pink with deeper wash, small white eye. Tall upright grower. Beautiful . Identical to 'Lara Susan' in flower. $7.00 |  |
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FAIRY ORCHID - White, upper petals have magenta pink blotch on outer petal edges, some stippling. Lower petals are narrower. Beautiful. HB (Henderson) $5.00 | FAIRY QUEEN - Upper petals burgundy with a thin lighter edge. Lower petals pale orchid with deeper blotches. Very large blooms. HB (Hanson) $5.00 |  |
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FRINGED ANGEL - Pinky/mauve flowers, top petals have star shaped maroon blotch. Star-shaped ruffled flowers. HB (Hausler 87) $7.00 | FRINGED GABRIEL - Sport of Gabriel which occurred here. Each petal has three points, the centre point being the longest. 'Gabriel' flower colour. Small growing. HB $7.00 |  |
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FRINGED JER'REY - Sport of Jer'rey which occurred here. Each petal has three points, the centre point being the longest. 'Jer'rey' flower colour. Small, incised foliage. HB $7.00 | FRUIT SUNDAE - Sharply tri-lobed leaf, pleasant citrus scent. Large single flowers, light mauve, rosy spot lower petals, larger spot upper petals. Dark stippling. HB $5.00 |  |
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GABRIEL - Deep reddish-purple flowers with a margin of pink. Very small growing. Slightly scented leaf. HB (Kapac) $6.00 | GOSBECK - Pale lavender, purple splotch on uppers. Scented leaf. Upright grower. (Bidwell) $5.00 |  |
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| GRACE - Pale pink, rosy blotch on upper petals. HB Kapac) $5.00 | HANNAH - Pale pink bottom petals, uppers velvety pink. Vigorous growth, bushy. (Sulman) $7.00 HB | |||
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HEMMINGSTONE - Large lavender bloom, dark purple blotches on upper petals. HB (Bidwell) $5.00 | HENRY WELLER - Deep purple upper petals, paler lower petals shaded with deep purple. All petals outlined in white. Good bloomer. (Dymond) $10.00 | ||
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IMPERIAL BUTTERFLY - Large white bloom, with upper maroon feathering. Plant and bloom are quite large. Pleasantly lemon scented foliage. HB $5.00 NOT AVAILABLE FOR 2007 | JAY'S ANGEL - Upper rosy lilac, lighter edge. Lowers pale lilac, rosy spot. HB (Kapac) $7.00 NOT AVAILABLE FOR 2007 |  |
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JAY'S STAR - Sport of 'Jay's Angel' which occurred here. Each petal comes to a point. Uppers are rosy lilac with a lighter edge. Lowers are pale lilac with a rosy spot. HB $8.00 NOT AVAILABLE FOR 2007 | JER'REY - Deep purple petals, lighter edge. Small incised foliage. Slow. HB (Kapac) $6.00 |  |
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JOSEPH WHEELER - Large wine red blooms, slight white throat. Lightly scented foliage. HB $7.00 | JULIE - Purple upper petals, pale pink lower ones. Narrow petals, bloom somewhat trumpet shaped. HB $5.00 | ||
| KENSINGTON - Pale pink, upper deep purple stippling. Lobed leaves. HB (Kapac) $5.00 | KETTLEBASTON - Top petals royal purple, lowers mauve-pink. HB $5.00 | |||
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LARA MAID - Upper petals white to pale lavender with a large rosy-purple blotch, lower petals white to pale lavender. Beautiful! HB (Blackman) $5.00 | LARA SUSAN - Upper petals lavender with lighter edges, lowers have purple blotch. Large plant. Identical to 'Edwards Michael' in flower. Upright grower. (Blackman) $6.00 | ||
| LITTLE RASCAL - White flowers with dark purple upper blotches. $5.00 HB | LYNNE VALERIE - Slightly ruffled white with dark mauve blotch on upper petals. HB (Henderson 1992) $5.00 | |||
| MADAME LAYAL - Pansy Face. Upper petals purple, lower ones light lavender with deeper feathering. Large bloom and plant. Upright grower. (France, c1870) $5.00 | MAIRI - Very pale pink with light feathering on upper petals. Very attractive. HB $5.00 |  |
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MANX MAID - Pansy Face. Upper petals purple, lower petals light lavender with feathering. Large plant and bloom. Upright grower. $5.00 | MARIE THOMAS - Small mauve flowers. Lemon scented foliate. HB (Thomas) $5.00 | ||
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MICHAEL - Double, white with burgundy-purple splotch. Prolific bloomer. Foliage is incised and lacy. Compact, bushy grower. Outstanding. (Kaypac) HB $10.00 | MICHELLE - Lilac flowers with deep purple feathering. Bushy plant. HB $5.00 |  |
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| MONKWOOD ROSE - Soft pink, almost black blotches on uppers. Leaves are deeply cut. Strong grower. Pretty. HB (Oakley) $5.00 | MOON MAIDEN - Large pale lavender, almost white. Dark purple feathering on uppers. HB (Gillam) $5.00 |  |
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| MRS. DUMBRILL - Purple upper petals, flesh pink lower petals. HB (Langley-Smith 1940) $5.00 | MRS. G.H. SMITH - White flowers with deep rose-pink feathering on upper petals. Compact plant, scented leaves. HB (Langley-Smith 1940) $5.00 | |||
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NEDGING TYE - Top petals maroon, lower petals rosy purple. The petal edges are lighter coloured. HB (Bidwell) $5.00 | NERVOUS MABEL - White to pale pink. Rosy-purple blotches on upper petals. Strong lemon scent. Upright grower. HB (Ritchie) $5.00 | ||
| NEWCAT - Pale lavender flowers. Upper petals have violet markings. HB $5.00 | NIKKI - Upper petals deep purple, blotched centre. Lowers pale lilac. HB $5.00 |  |
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| OLD ORCHARD - Upper petals deep purple, lower ones lavender, feathering on all petals. Large plant. Upright grower. (Kapac) $5.00 NOT AVAILABLE IN 2007 | OLDBURY DUET - Strongly variegated foliage, flowers—upper petals maroon, lower petals mauve. Beautiful, strong growing variegated angel—well worth having!! $10.00 HB NOT AVAILABLE FOR 2007 |  |
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POETESSE - Upper petals are deep, velvety rosy-purple. Lowers are medium rose-purple with a white throat. Upright grower. (Poet, 1989) $5.00 | QUANTOCK KIRSTY - Lilac/pink flowers, deep red blotch on upper two petals. Free flowering, compact. (K.Dymond) $9.00 HB |  |
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QUANTOCK MARJORIE - Deep burgundy uppers, lowers are white tinged with pink. Frilled petal edges. Show plant quality. HB (Dymond 2000) $9.00 | QUANTOCK MATTY - Large flowers. Deep purple uppers, pale rose lowers. HB (Dymond) $7.00 |  |
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QUANTOCK MAY - Upper petals are soft pink, bottom petals are white. Frilly petal edges. HB (Dymond 1999) $8.00 | QUANTOCK RITA - Deep maroon uppers, white lowers. Frilled petal edges. HB (Dymond) $7.00 | ||
| QUANTOCK ROSE - Rose pink flowers with heart-shaped maroon blotch on upper two petals. Slight scent to foliage. HB (Dymond) $7.00 | QUANTOCK SAPPHIRE - Uppers dark maroon fading to pale pink. Bottom petals pale pink with a white throat. When flower ages it takes on the hint of sapphire colouring. HB (Dymond) $7.00 | |||
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RANDY - Light lilac, upper petals deeper splotches and feathering. Small spot of purple on lower petals. Small leaf and flower. HB (Kapac) $5.00 | RAPHAEL- Lilac with large deep purple marking on upper petals and long purple mark on lowers. Large flower, prolific bloomer. HB (Kapac) $5.00 |  |
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RASPBERRY RIPPLE - Upper petals rosy purple with fine lighter edge. Light lavender lower petals. HB (Henderson) $5.00 | RIETJE VAN DER LEE - White with pink feathering in upper petals. Lemon scented leaves. HB $5.00 | ||
| RITA SCHEEN - Light lavender,dark purple splotch on uppers, white throat on lowers. Cupped and crinkled green leaves, thin white edge. HB (Gerris) $5.00 | ROLLER'S ECHO - Pink with purple veining. HB (Roller) $5.00 | |||
| ROLLER'S GABRIELLA - Lavender pink with narrow spot on upper petals. HB (Roller) $5.00 | ROSE BENGAL - Rosy purple upper petals, light orchid flowers. HB (Langley-Smith 1940) $5.00 |  |
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RUBY ORCHID - Light pink with dark upper blotches. HB (Henderson, 1991) $5.00 | RUFFLES - Upper petals rose purple with lighter edges, lowers pale lilac with purple smudge. Petal edges are ruffled. HB $7.00 |  |
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SANCHO PANZA - Dark velvety purple. White to pale pink petal edges. Blooms better in heat than most. HB (Telston Nursery 1954) $7.00 | SARA DONN - Green leaves variegated with gold. Flowers are white blushed with pink. Upper two petals have purple markings. $10.00 | ||
| SEELEY'S PANSY - (Carlton's Pansy) Pansy Face. Upper petals are royal purple, lower petals are pure white. Upright grower. $5.00 | SHIRLEY ASH - Light mauve with cyclamen purple feathering. (Langley-Smith) $7.00 HB | |||
| SOLFERINO - Two shades of purple, darker on upper petals, lighter on lowers. HB $5.00 | SOUTHERN BELLE - Pale lilac flower with maroon blotch on upper petals. Self-branching. More compact than other angels. Wonderful growth habit! HB (Lack) $5.00 |  |
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SPRING PARK - White to palest lavender with pink feathering. Nice lemon scented leaf. HB $5.00 | STARLIGHT MAGIC - Light pink petals. Uppers have maroon-red splotch, lowers are veined. HB (Poet) $5.00 | ||
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SWEDISH ANGEL - Burgundy upper petals, thin white edge. Lower petals white with a band of burgundy. Round bloom. HB $5.00 | SWILLAND - Upper petals purple, lower ones lavender. Purple veining. HB (Bidwell) $5.00 |  |
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| THE BARLE - Upper petals are medium lilac. Lowers are lighter lilac. All petals are notched and frilled. Some feathering. HB (Selley) $5.00 | THE BRAY - White flower, flushed lilac. Uppers have maroon blotch with white edge around blotch. (Selley) $7.00 HB |  |
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THE CULM - Upper petals deep purple with fine lighter edge. Lowers are medium lavender with darker feathering. Lighter throat. HB (Selley) $5.00 | THE DART - Medium flowers of pale pink. Top petals have maroon blotch. Slightly scented foliage. HB (Selley) $7.00 | ||
| THE KENN LAD - Top petals have maroon blotch fading to white throat. Bottom petals have light pink short veins on white background. HB (Selley) $7.00 | THE LOWMAN - Uppers deep purple, lowers pale lilac pink. HB (Selley)$5.00 | |||
| THE LYNN - Upper petals deep violet pink, lighter at base. Lower petals pale lavender. Some purple veining. HB (Selley) $5.00 | THE MOLE - Uppers deep rosy purple, lowers are medium lavender with a spot on each petal and deeper coloured veining. HB (Selley) $5.00 |  |
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THE OKEMENT - Upper petals rosy-purple fading to lighter edges. Lowers pale rosy-lilac with purple striations. Lower petal edges are scalloped. HB (Selley) $6.00 | THE TAMAR - Rounded petals. Top petals are maroon fading to pink throat. Bottoms light pink fading to white throat. HB (Selley) $6.00 | ||
| THE TONE - Dark maroon uppers, pale mauve lowers. HB (Selley, 1993) $5.00 | TIP TOP DUET - Upper petals maroon with pink throat, lowers mauve. Good bloomer. HB (Taylor)$5.00 |  |
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VALENZA - Upper petals rosy-purple with narrow lavender edge. Lowers rosy-lavender with purple striations, white throat. HB $5.00 | VARIEGATED MADAME LAYAL - Upper petals purple, lowers light lavender with deeper feathering. Leaves have a very thin white edge. Large plant and bloom. Upright grower. $5.00 |  |
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VELVET DUET - Upper petals deep purple, lowers pale lavender. HB (Taylor) $5.00 | VERDALE - Wine purple, white petal edges, deeper veining, narrow petals. Leaves are deeply tri-lobed. HB (Kapac) $6.00 | ||
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VERONICA CONTRERAS - Very pale lilac, large rosy-plum splotch almost fills uppers, small spot on lowers. Purple feathering from throat on all petals. Prolific bloomer. HB (Kapac) $5.00 | VINCENT GERRIS - The green leafed form of ‘Rita Scheen’ only the flower is larger. HB $5.00 |  |
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| WATTISHAM - Deep mauve flowers with deeper mauve veining. HB $5.00 | WAYWARD ANGEL - Mauve and purple flowers. Slightly scented foliage. HB (Taylor)$5.00 |  |
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WINDMILL - Subtle rose pink with darker feathering on uppers. HB (Brawner) $6.00 | WYCHWOOD - Rich burgundy upper petals, lavender lower petals. HB (Hull) $5.00 | ||
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ZOE - Deep maroon top petals, bottom petals are pink. Picotee edge on uppers. White throat. HB (Henderson 1997) $5.00 |