Krakatoa Sunset (Benz 2011)
height 28in (71cm), bloom 5.5in (14.0cm), season M, Rebloom, Semi-Evergreen, Tetraploid, Fragrant, 18 buds, 3 branches, Orange red self with a gold edge and a green throat. (Velvet Beads × Kaskel sdlg #127)
John's Description;
KRAKATOA SUNSET
(Benz) tet 28" M. Sev. (Velvet Beads X Kaskel #127 "Best Edge")
From a fortuitous cross between Emily Olson's VELVET BEADS and Matthew kaskel's legendary “Best Edge,” comes this 5.5" glowing sunset blend of colors. Reminiscent of the burning skies after a volcanic eruption, KRAKATOA SUNSET with its glowing bubbling edge of orange-gold leaves an impression not soon forgotten. I used VELVET BEADS due to its powerful hard-dormant plant habit and its brilliant orange red color that holds all day it hottest sun. Prior to crossing with “Best Edge,” I had gotten nothing introductory from VELVET BEADS and I almost didn't plant this small crop of seeds. Imagine my surprise when I bloomed this little row and nearly every one was a keeper. Proof once again of the incredible potential in “Best Edge.” When crossing with “Best Edge,” every cross is a long shot, and you get the best and the worst of things. Fancy edges and clear colors are everywhere you look; but nearly all the seedlings are evergreen, and most are too short, with poorly branched scapes and soft substance. In less than 1% does everything come together. KRAKATOA SUNSET and her half sister CHERRY SPARKLER are two of those lucky breaks. Fully evergreen, but big and tough, and needs no winter protection at all here in zone 6. Fertile both ways. $200.00
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