(TB) 'Hail To Rome'

1986, Nelson

'Hail To Rome' (Roger Nelson, R. 1985). Seedling# RN 78-36N. TB, 28-29" (71-74 cm), Midseason bloom. Moderately ruffled medium to deep tannish yellow (RHS 1 1A/11B); falls lightly ruffled and pleated deep red purple (near 60B). deepening to dark greyed red violet (187B/C), lightly rimmed lighter red purple (59D); deep yellow orange (17B) beard infused red purple; slight spicy fragrance. 'Navajo Blanket' X 'Gypsy Caravan'. Iris Country 1986.

NOTE: Originally registered BB.

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From AIS Bulletin #261 April 1986 Introducing HAIL TO ROME (R. Nelson '86) BB, 24-27". A new high watermark in variegatas with the deepest, smoothest color ever. $30.00. Iris Country.

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