(AB) 'Ben Adhem'
1951, Morris
'Ben Adhem' (
Sir Cedric Morris, R. 1951). TMB, Eupogoregelia hybrid (RB), 30" (76 cm), Early midseason bloom. Color Class VB1. Rich lilac blue self.
I hoogiana X
'Benton Daphne'. R. Wallace & Co., 1950. [46 chr.]
Also listed in TB web:
'Ben Adhem'.
See below:
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References:
From The Court Of Iris catalog, 1955: BEN ADHEM (Morris '50) E 28" (Hoogiana X Benton Daphne). Actually this is a Regelia hybrid-of which we have a limited number in commerce. This easy to grow example has deep lilac-blue flowers of good size and increases rapidly. $1.00 |
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AnitaMoran - 2010-01-17