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Duftikuss

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Cultivar
Duftikuss
Originator
Kottner
Group
Herbaceous Hybrid
Date
2021
Country
Germany

Received March 18, 2021. Parentage unknown. First bloomed 2018, first propagated 2021. Blooms with ‘Merry Mayshine’ and ‘Claire de Lune’, a few days ahead of ‘Carnation Bouquet’. DOUBLE flower form, 1 bloom per stem, size 5 inches (13 cm). Color a shimmering bright and vibrant magenta noticeable from a distance. Guard petals 1? inches wide (4« cm). Petals somewhat creped towards edges, crenulated along edges. Carpels absent. Pollen-bearing stamens embedded among petals at center. Filaments yellow throughout. Pollen fertility not explored. Pleasantly fragrant. Broadly cut green foliage. Strong self-supporting stems with upright growth to 37 inches (95 cm). Perfect for cutting. Named for the fragrant flower, which is like a kiss of fragrance in the air.

Reference: 2021-DIR:18