■(LA) 'Margaret Lee'

1991, Taylor

'Margaret Lee' (John C. Taylor, R. 1989). Seedling 0L137-1. LA, 48" (102 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Standards magenta pink (RHS 67C) with green influence, buff reverse; buff styles tipped pink; Falls deeper magenta pink (67A) with green influence, large yellow signal, buff reverse; heavily ruffled. 'Dazzling Star' X 'Helen Naish'. Rainbow Ridge 1991/92. Honorable Mention 1992.

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From Pacific Coast Hybridizers catalog, 1992: MARGARET LEE (Taylor 1992). $35.00. 48". Rounded and ruffled very large flowers are beyond description. Sepals are variable and often marbled magenta pink. Petals are much deeper magenta with a light buff pink edge and reverse. Styles are buff, tipped pink. Petals carry a large yellow signal. Leather like substance and near perfect form. Tall spikes have excellent branching and many buds. Sensational in the garden and on the show bench. Bloom mid to late season. (Dazzling Star x Helen Naish). HM '90.

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