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Chu Lian

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Cultivar
Chu Lian
Originator
Xiaonan Yu, Xi Chen, Wei Zhang, Mengdi Wang, Wei Zhu, Mengzhu Jin, Jiageng Zhao, Yaqi Cui, Rongze Sun
Group
Lactiflora
Date
2023
Country
China

Parentage unknown. First bloomed 2021, first propagated 2022. Mid-season to mid-late blooming DOUBLE flowers are white, with overtones of light blush-pink. Flowers are 15cm (6″) in diameter, upward and outward facing, and average one to four per stem. High degree of fragrance noted. Guard petals are cupped, twisted, rounded, notched, and average 6cm (2.4″) in width. Smooth carpels with rose-colored stigmas; sets seeds. Short stamens with yellow filaments yield pollen. Plants reach 100cm (40″) at maturity, and carry narrow-pointed, green foliage. Growth habit is upright, though the plant does benefit from mechanical support. The slight pale pink outer petals evoke the cheeks of a young girl’s first love, while the flowers have a rich, sweet fragrance reminiscent of sweet first love.

Reference: 2023-DIR:XX