(TB) 'Egyptian Night'

1951, Fothergill

'Egyptian Night' ( H. Senior Fothergill, R. 1951). Seedling 61/62. TB, 36" (91 cm), Early bloom. Color Class-V1D, Very deep violet self. 'Black Forest' x 'After Midnight'. Wisley 1951.

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From Melrose Gardens catalog, 1957: EGYPTIAN NIGHT (Fothergill '51) (Black Forest X After Midnight) As its parentage would signify, it is a dark black-purple. Very smooth. 3.50.

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