Light/Climate : full sun in a cool climate, cold weather hardy to 34°F
Optimal light conditions : bright light
Remarks :
Tested : 6 years in N.E. England and introduced by E. & T. Ord and Sons
Distinguished by : profuse continuous blooms held clear of foliage, bloom color combination
Named : After my son Richard and his wife Rita
Awards :
Habit of growth : Bushy, upright, floriferous. Requires little pinching. Flowers held well clear of foliage. Makes a good bush and standard. Show potential.
Apparent inherited characteristics : Corolla shape shows the influence of the immediate seed parent, BLUE ELF. Sepal shape is similar to CITATION.