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Morning Makeup

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Cultivar
Morning Makeup
Originator
Xiaonan Yu, Shaocai Zhu, Hongzhe Sun, Xi Chen, Jiageng Zhao, Chang Guo, Chenchen Ji, Jingjing Cao, Jiamin Li
Group
Lactiflora
Date
2024
Country
China

Parentage unknown. First bloomed 2021, first propagated 2024. Late blooming DOUBLE flowers are light pink with a slightly darker pink interior. Flowers are 11 cm (4.3”), upward facing, and average one per stem. Guard petals are flat, notched, and typically 4 cm (1.6”) in width. No fragrance noted. Carpels are smooth, and yellow in color; often underdeveloped and small. Stigmas are red, and of normal anatomy. Spatulate staminodes are pink in color. No pollen; produces seeds. Disk is complete, and pink in color. Plants reach 82 cm (32.3”) at maturity, and carry narrow-pointed, green foliage. Foliage at the time of emergence is yellow-green. Growth habit is upright; mechanical support is unnecessary. A fine ornamental cultivar suitable for the garden. The flower shape is elegant and graceful, reminiscent of a romantic story between two lovers.

Reference: 2024-DIR:XX