■(TB) 'Secretariat'
1976, Zurbrigg
'Secretariat' (
Lloyd Zurbrigg, R. 1973). Seedling# 69-2. TB, height 33" (84 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards light magenta; falls deep magenta with deeper hafts; white beard.
'Amethyst Flame' X
'Alpen Majesty'. Avonbank 1976.
From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: ID, VA. USDA Zones 5, 6
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From AIS Bulletin #221 April 1976 Introducing SECRETARIAT. Very sharp magenta bitone, smoothly blended golden brown at the haft. The famous horse's white blaze is present in the form of a snow white beard, startling against the solid haft. Unlike him, it is a very female parent. Non-remontant in Virginia. 30", 2 & T. $25.00. Avonbank Iris Gardens. |
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