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Tonka White

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Cultivar
Tonka White
Originator
Anderson / Swenson Gardens
Group
Intersectional
Date
2021
Country
USA, WI

Received October 30, 2020. Seedling No. RAiSS-110. Parentage not given. First bloomed 2014, first propagated 2014. Midseason bloom. White SEMI-DOUBLE to DOUBLE, 1 bloom per stem, 5 inches in size (14 cm). Purplish flares extend 20% of petalsÂ’ length. Guard petals rounded, notched, width 2 inches (5 cm). Inner petals grading progressively smaller towards center. Stamens sparse, pollen absent. Five carpels, light green, moderately hairy. Stigmas cream, normal anatomy. No fertility. Sheath partially formed, fragmented, pale pink. Fragrance. Foliage green, leaflets somewhat narrow pointed, but otherwise typical for a hybrid of this type. Height 28 inches (71 cm). Mechanical support not needed.

Reference: 2021-DIR:59