■(TB) Chestnut Cheeks'

1964, Austin

'Chestnut Cheeks' (Lloyd Austin, R. 1964). Seedling# 108. TB, 40" (102 cm). Early midseason bloom and rebloom. Color Class Y5, Standards golden-buff; falls pinkish golden-buff, flush of gold around edges. "Orchid Flame" X 'Menominee'. Rainbow 1965.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: CA. USDA Zones

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From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1965: CHESTNUT CHEEKS (Austin '65) ++ ++ EM-40". One of a new group of Re-Bloomers that will regularly produce 40" stalks in the summer. Standards rich golden buff, nicely arched and ruffled. Falls ruffled pinkish golden buff, with flush of gold around edge and chestnut cheeks. Prominent bright gold beard. Good pollen. (Orchid Flame X Menominee) Sdlg. 0108. Regularly $15.00; on $25 order $11.25.

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