Ariadne
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Ariadne
Originator
Daphnis
Group
Lutea Hybrid
Date
1977
Country
USA, NY
First bloomed 1974. Parentage. Generation—BC-3; BC-2 x J-8 (Impomon). Peach with red fringes around the edges. Semi-double. The inner petals are ruffled and pointed, the outer petals are round and well formed. The strain is ¾ Moutan, ¼ Lutea. Good stem strength, good substance, no pollen or seeds. Fragrant. Reliable. Named for Greek mythology: Daughter of King Minos who helped Theseus. Seedling # D-304.