Wished for Child X Whirlwind Tour
The goal: testing the transmission of TB-like foliage and onco-like form. The maternal line of Wished for Child traces back to TBs, and I had noticed a lessened tendency toward summer dormancy. Whirlwind Tour is a child of Whirlwind Romance, and inherited its relatively rounded form.
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On maiden bloom, the seedlings were screened for strong growth habits, good form, and strong substance. These three continued to perform well and were eventually selected for their colors and patterns.
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90-8-1 |
90-8-5 |
90-8-8 |