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Octavie Demay

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Cultivar
Octavie Demay
Originator
Calot
Group
Lactiflora
Date
1867
Country
France

Species: p. albiflora. History: Originated by Calot in 1867. DESCRIPTION IN BRIEF: Double irregular, light pink, midseason, very valuable. DESCRIPTION IN DETAIL: Crown, no remnants except sometimes a few short vestiges in very center; guards and carpelodes well differentiated from the staminodes, which are lighter in color; primary carpelodes crimson flecked. Color hydrangea pink 1(132), on guards, center a little lighter; collar next guard almost white. Size medium. Odor pleasant X. Foliage medium size and color, smooth, plant of dwarf habit.

Reference: 1908-CUB 259:137