MARSH MARIGOLD (1919) PBF

IB-M-Y9D

(Cordelia   x Thorbecke) x (Amoena x Maori King)                                           

RHS AM 1927

Falls with vein colour suffused. Vigorous and of rapid increase, glaucous green foliage 24"[60cm] high Flowering stems 28" [70cm]; 6 flowered with flowers very closely arranged, medium size, well proportioned, stiff. Standards domed 2 x 1½” empire yellow. Falls rather drooping 1¼ x 1 5/8 " rich velvety reddish maroon, beard bright orange. Flowering for 3 weeks from 28th May 1927 (RHS Trials Wisley 1928)

Missouri Botanic Garden Bulletin 1925

One of the most striking yellow varieties. Improved Maori King. 2' 6"[75cm]. Standards pale golden yellow, Falls deep purple brown with bright yellow margin. 27" [70cm]. (Wallace 1920/21/22/24/26/29)