(Dan Trimmer, 2001). Tet. (Cardigan Bay x Tetra Francis Joiner) 32” M Sev. Re. This very large (6”), glowing cantaloupe double has never bloomed as a single for me. It is the only introduction I know of from Tetra Francis Joiner. Fertile both ways, nicely branched and budded with a bud count about 20, ISABEL MARAFFI is named for my honorary “AUNT ISABEL.” Isabel was in fact my mother’s best friend for well over 70 years. When this cultivar was admired by her sons I said, “I have just the name for this one.” “AUNT ISABEL” is admired by everyone who visits the garden, even by those who in the past have been heard to say, “I don’t really like doubles.” This bloom has very intense color saturation and the color carries well across the garden. |
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