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Bei Mei Gui

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Cultivar
Bei Mei Gui
Originator
Yu Shu
Group
Lactiflora
Date
2023
Country
China

Parentage unknown. First bloomed 2015, first propagated 2018. Late blooming BOMB flowers are white (RHS 155C), 15cm (5.9″) in diameterupward facing, and average one to five per stem. Occasional red flecking manifest on petallage (72A). Fragrance noted. Guard petals are rounded, frilled, twisted, and average 4.3cm (1.7″) in width. Carpels are smooth, milky in color, with rose-colored stigmas (NN74B). Stamens are mostly transformed to petallodes, though some remain intact. Those that remain are less than 1.25cm (0.5″), with yellow filaments. Staminodes are spatulate in shape, identical in color to that of the outer petallage. Disc is apparent with few projections, pale pinkish-white in color. Fertile both ways. Plants reach 105cm (43.3″) at maturity, and carry narrow-pointed, green foliage. Growth habit is upright, though mechanical support is unnecessary. Suitable for cutting. The flower is white, the outer petals are slightly powdery white, like a white rose, and the flower has fragrance. The fragrance reminds people of beautiful feelings, which is very popular.

Reference: 2023-DIR:XX