■(TB) 'Fresno Calypso'

1978, Weiler

'Fresno Calypso' (John Weiler, R. 1977). Seedling# 71-53. TB, 36" (91 cm). Late midseason bloom. Cadmium orange (HCC 8/1) self; dark orange beard. Seedling# 65-19-3: ('Ballerina' x 'Orange Crush') X Quadros/Alves seedling# 66-J-58: (involving 'Golden Gene' and orange seedlings). Rialto Gardens 1978. High Commendation 1976; Exhibition Certificate 1976; Honorable Mention 1980; Award of Merit 1982.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: CA, WA, England. USDA Zones 5, 8

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From AIS Bulletin #229, Spring 1978 Introducing FRESNO CALYPSO (Weiler '78). 71-53. TB, 91 em. (36"), M-L. This broad, sparkling, full orange is a distinctive advance in the color class. Arched standards touch at the top and broad falls flare nicely. A light wave to the petal edges adds a frill to the colorful costume. Stalks are sturdy, straight, and bear three branches plus a terminal averaging 8 buds. Well grown specimens from large rhizomes produce a higher bud count with many sockets carrying 3 buds. This outstanding variety has won EC, HC in 1976 and the Region 14 garden award in 1977. Destined to be very popular. Fertile both ways. (Ballerina x Orange Crush) X Quadros-Alves seedling 66-J-58, which involved Golden Gene and orange seedlings. $25.00. Rialto Gardens.

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