HIBISCUS - Queen of the Flowers
Nomenclature
by Jim Howie - 1980

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NANCY BEATTY. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (18 cm) (7 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, tufted, almost flat, cartwheel single,

1-2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant, bloom tends to burn a little in strong hot winds. COLOUR:- Tri-coloured,- stigma pads Blood Red/Rich Red (R 46 B)/(R 44 A); staminal column and sheeny eye zone Deep Red/Blood Red (R 45 A)/(R 46 A); large suffused area with veins Rose Red/Rose Pink (R 52 A/B); outer petals Magenta Rose (RP 64 D)/(RP 63 C); small area on outer side edge of each petal Rose Pink (R 52 B). Reverse, veined Lemon (Y 8 C/D); Magenta Rose (RP 64 C/D)/(RP 63 C).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, bushy, fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/large size, heavy texture, ordinary gloss, recurved/incurved, cordate/reniform, acute, crenate, prominent veins.

NANCYE GOW. Double. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (16-20 cm) (6-8 in). Medium texture, overlapped, slightly ruffled, almost flat to slightly recurved, regular to cartwheel double, 2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Orange (OR 30 D); eye zone and base petal colours Pale Pink (R 49 D); with small overlay of Salmon Pink on half of base petals (R 41 D); overlaid veins Bright Pink (R 48 D); top portion of bloom Bright Pink (R 48 D) and Rose Pink (R 52 C); bloom fades to almost White on second day. Reverse Bright Yellow (Y 13 C); Pale Pink (R 49 D).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, bushy, fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium/small size, heavy texture, flat to slightly incurved, small cordate, acute, acuminate.

NATHAN CHARLES. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (18-23 cm) (7-9 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, crepey, bloom slightly slow to open early, almost flat, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 B); staminal column Deep Cardinal Red (R 53 B/A); eye zone glossy Black Red (GP 187 A); main colours Cardinal Red (R 53 B/C); outer edges of petals Purple/Red (RP 60 C/D); tufts show reverse colour Lavender/Purple (RP 63 C). Reverse Lemon/Cream (Y 11 C/D); Lavender Purple (RP 63 C/B).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, bushy, medium grower on own roots, best drafted.

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, medium texture, slightly glossy, cupped, orbiculate, obtuse, slightly crenate to entire, prominent veins.

NEREDAH BANFF. Single. R. von Stieglitz. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (Surf Rider x Kataoka Red)

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8 iri). Medium texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, tufted, flat, cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Yellow Orange (YO 23 A); staminal column top half Lemon (Y 11 B); bottom portion and eye zone Deep Red (R 45 A); radiating Rose veins to outer edge of petals (R 52 B); main colours Lemon (Y 12 C) and Yellow Orange (YO 21 D). Reverse Lemon (Y 12 C); Creamy Lemon (Y 8 D).

BUSH:- Medium/tall, upright, bushy, verylast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, light texture, cordate/ovate, acute, slightly crenate.

NEWPORT. Single. L. Beers. N.S.W. AUST. Parentage:- (Ruffled Giant x Mrs Tomkins)

BLOOM:- (15-18 cm) (6-7 in). Medium heavy texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly tufted, flat, cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Orange (OR 32 A); staminal column top portion Pale Pink (R 38 D), bottom portion Cream (YO 19 C); eye zone White (W 155 B), to Rich Pink (R 55 C); with overlaid veins Rich Pink (R 55 D); outer edge of petals Apricot/Orange (O 28 C/D). Reverse Lemon Yellow (YO 16 C); dull apricot (O 26 C/D); Rich Pink (R 55 C/D).

BUSH:- Medium/low, bushy, medium grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, small/medium size, heavy texture, ordinary gloss, slightly incurved, elliptic, acute, crenate.

NOLA CAMERON. AUST.

BLOOM:- (20 cm) (8 in). Medium/light texture, partly overlapped, slightly ruffled, tufted, recurved, regular single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Red (R 43 A); stamina[ column top portion Pink (R 49 C); bottom portion and eye zone Rich Pink (R 52 A/B); with a portion of Lavender Pink with veins (R 56 C/D); main colours Orange (O 25 C) and Yellow Orange (YO 23 B). Reverse, veined Gold (YO 14 C/D); Red/Pink (R 54 A).

BUSH:- Medium/tall, upright, bushy, fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, medium/large size, heavy texture, incurved, ordinary gloss, cordate/reniform, acuminate, crenate, prominent veins.

NORMAN LEE. Single. Brube-Acres. U.S.A. Parentage:- (Honolulu Lani x Dotty Lew)

BLOOM:- (20-25 cm) (8-10 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped to overlapped, heavily ruffled, almost flat to slightly recurved, cartwheel single/regular single in colder months, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; two- tone stigma pads Dutch Vermilion (R 40 A) and Marigold Orange (O 28 B); staminal column Carmine Rose (R 52 C/D); very large radiating eye zone Flamingo Pink (RP 62 A); suffused with Rose Bengal (RP 61 D), with overlaid veins Flamingo Pink (RP 62 A/B/C); a small suffused section of Fire Red (OR 33 B); with a large outer petal area with pronounced veins Golden Yellow (Y 12 B). Reverse Gold (Y 13 C); Yellow (Y 8 B); Lavender Pink (R 55 C).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, bushy, medium grower on own roots, grafting optional.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, extra large size, medium/heavy texture, glossy, reniform, acuminate, dentate, prominent veins.

NORMAN STEVENS. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (20-25 cm) (8-10 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly tufted, crepey, flat, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Bright Orange Red (OR 32 A); staminal column Creamy Lemon (Y 8 D/C); large White eye zone with radiating veins (W 155 A); on main colours Deep Old Gold/Orange (O 25 B/A); extreme outer edges show Orange (O 28 B); overlaid small spots giving a marbled effect on main colour Yellow/Orange (YO 21 C). Reverse Gold (YO 15 A/B); Dull Orange (O 26 B).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, bushy, slightly woody at base, medium grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, large/extra large size, heavy texture, glossy, slightly cupped, cordate, acute, crenate.

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OLD FRANKIE. Single. NEW ZEALAND.

BLOOM:- (20-23 cm) (8-9 in). Heavy/medium texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, highly tufted, crepey, flat, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Rich Red (R 45 A); staminal column top portion Bright Pink (R 52 D); bottom portion and eye zone sheeny Flox Pink (R 54 B); overlaid veins Red/Pink (R 54 C/D); on main colour Deep Flamingo Pink (RP 68A) to Flamingo Pink (RP 68 B); outer edge of petals and tufts Flamingo Pink (RP 68 C/D). Reverse Lemon Yellow (Y 11 A/B); White (W 155 D); Light Flamingo Pink (RP 68 D).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, recumbent, bushy, medium grower on own roots, grafting optional.

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/large size, medium/heavy texture, ordinary gloss, orbiculate/cordate, obtuse/apiculate, crenate/dentate.

ORANGE MARMALADE. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, crepey, flat, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 B); staminal column top portion Pale Pink/Deeper Pink (R 49 D/C/B), bottom portion Red (R 45 D); base of column and radiating eye zone sheeny Blood Red (R 46 A); overlaid veins Deep Dull Red (R 47A); on main colours Red (R 42 A) and Deep Orange Red (R 42 B/C), to Deep Orange (OR 33 A). Reverse Deep and Light Lemon (Y 12 C/D); Salmon (R 41 C); Red at base (R 45 D).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, bushy, fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium/large size, heavy texture, glossy, slightly incurved, cordate/reniform, acuminate, sinuate.

ORANGE PRIDE. Single. L. Beers. N.S.W. AUST.

BLOOM:- (13-15 cm) (5-6 in). Light/medium texture, overlapped, almost flat, cartwheel/regular single, 1-2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads Rich Orange and Apricot (O 28 B/C); staminal column top, portion Cream (Y 11 D), bottom portion Deep Red (R 46 B); centre Blood Red (R 46 A); radiating area Red/Rose Pink (R 52 A/B); overlaid veins Flamingo Pink (R 55 B/C); on main colours Deep Orange Red (OR 33 A) and Deep Orange (OR 32 A/B). Reverse, veined Deep Gold (YO 15 C); Pink (R 49 A); Apricot/Orange (OR 32 C).

BUSH:- Tall, upright, caney/bushy when pruned heavily otherwise woody at base, very fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, small/medium size, heavy texture, ordinary gloss, incurved, small cordate, acuminate, crenate.

ORANGE TRIUMPH. Double. Nei Hibiscus Farm. H. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as Pom Pom in Australia)

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8 in). Medium texture, partly overlapped, slightly recurved, cup and saucer double, 1-2 day flower, fair bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads when present Red (R 43 A/B); base of staminal column and large radiating eye zone Bright Old Gold (YO 17 A); pronounced overlaid veins to outer petals Deep Gold (YO 23 A/B); on main colour dull Orange Red (OR 34 A); top portion of bloom same as base petal colours and showing some Deep Orange/Red (R 42 B). Reverse, veined Gold/Orange with flecks (YO 23 B/C); Deep Orange/Red (R 42 A/B).

BUSH:- Medium/tall, upright, bushy, medium/fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/large size, medium/heavy texture, cordate, acuminate, crenate/slightly serrate.

ORCHID WHITE. Single. Nei Hibiscus Farm. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (18-23 cm) (7~9 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, tufted, almost flat, cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Red (R 44 A); staminal column top portion Pale Pink (R 50 D), bottom portion Deep Dull Red/Pink (R 47 B/C): large centre Rich Pink (R 55 A); overlaid veins Rich Lavender Pink (R 55 B); on main colour Creamy White (OW 159 D); very small portion on outer side edge of each petal Orange/Apricot (OR 33 D). Reverse, veined Gold (Y 12 B/C); White (W 155 C); Deep Red Pink at base (R 54 A).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, bushy, slightly woody at base, medium grower on own roots, best grafted.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium/large size, medium/heavy texture, glossy, slightly recurved, cordate, acuminate, slightly crenate.

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PAHLAVI. Single. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (15-18 cm) (6-7 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, tufted, flat, cartwheel single, 1- 2-day flower, fair bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Red (R 44 A); staminal column Dull Red/Pink (R 48 C) and (R 47 C); eye zone Deep Red (R 45 A/B); pronounced overlaid veins Red/Pink (R 48 C/D); outer veins Deep Orange (OR 32 B/C); on main colour Deep Orange Red (R 44 B/C) to (R 42 B/C). Reverse Gold (YO 15 D); Cream (Y 13 D); deep dull Red/Pink (R 51 A).

BUSH:- Medium/low, bushy, medium grower on own roots, best grafted.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, medium/heavy texture, glossy, slightly cupped, cordate, acute, crenate.

PAPER DOLL. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (13-15 cm) (5-6 in). Medium texture, overlapped, slightly ruffled, funnel shape early then slightly recurved, cartwheel single, 1-2day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Burnt Orange/Mars Orange (OR 31 B/C); staminal column top portion Golden Tan (GO 168 D); bottom portion and radiating eye zone Golden Tan (GO 168 D); pronounced overlaid veins Golden Tan (GO 168 C/D); on main colours Light Chocolate Brown (GO 174 B/C/D); outer side edge of each petal Honey Brown (GO 164 C/B); a very unusual colour combination. Reverse, veined Lemon/Pale Lemon (Y 12 C/D); Light Chocolate Brown (GO 173 D).

BUSH:- Medium/low, upright, bushy, fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/small size, medium/heavy texture, flat to slightly recurved, cordate, acuminate, serrate, prominent veins.

PATRICIA. Single. L. Quinn. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (Surf Rider x Kataoka Red)

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, tufted, almost flat, cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Deep Orange Red (OR 34 A); staminal column top portion Red/Pink (R 39 C/B), bottom portion Bright Red/Pink (R 50 A); base of column and large radiating sheeny Deep Red eye zone (R 45 A); merging to Bright Red/Pink (R 52 A), with a suffused area and overlaid veins rich Red/Pink (R 52 B); on main colour Deep Orange Red (R 41 A) to (R 42 A/B); small portion on outer side areas of each petal Deep Orange (OR 32 B/C). Reverse, veined Deep Gold (Y 13 C); Pale Lemon (Y 13 D); dull Red Orange (R 41 C); Light Red/Pink at base (R 50 D) and (R 52 D).

BUSH:- Medium/tall, upright, bushy, very fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, medium size, medium texture, ordinary gloss, flat, elliptic, acute, slightly crenate/entire.

PAULLIE. Single. L. Beers. N.S.W. AUST. Parentage:- (Darcyii x Gloria)

BLOOM:- (14-18 cm) (6-7 in). Heavy texture, overlapped, almost flat, regular single, 1-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads Deep Orange Red (R 43 A); staminal column top portion Cream (YO 18 C), bottom portion Deep Red (R 45 D) to (R 45 A); centre Deep Burgundy Red (GP 187 A/B); halo of Cerise Pink (RP 60 C/D); overlaid pronounced veins Creamy Lemon (Y 17 D/C); on main colour Deep Dull Red/Pink (R 54 A) to Dull Red (R 39 B/A). Reverse, veined rich Gold (YO 15 C); Cream (Y 13 D); Deep Rose (R 51 B); Light Cerise (RP 58 A).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, bushy, fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, large/medium size, heavy texture, cupped, glossy, cordate, acute, crenate, prominent veins.

PEGGY WALTON. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (18-23 cm) (7-9 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, tufted, crepey, flat, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 B); staminal column Deep Dull Pink/Red (R 54 A) and Red/Pink (R 54 D); large pronounced bright centre Deep Burgundy Red (GP 187 B); overlaid pronounced veins Bright Pink/Lavender (RP 73 C/D); on main colour Grey Lavender (GP 136 D) and Lavender (P 75 L)). Reverse, veined Creamy Lemon (Y 4 D); White (W 155 C); Cerise (RP 59 C).

BUSH:- Medium, recumbent, bushy, medium grower on own roots, grafting optional.

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, large/medium size, medium/heavy texture, cordate, acute, serrate/crenate.

PEPPI. Semi-Double/Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (17-18 cm) (7 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, tufted, flat, cartwheel, crested semi-double/semi-double to single at times, 2 day flower, fair bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Dull Orange Red (OR 34 A); staminal column Cardinal Red (R 53 A); large eye zone Black Red (GP 187 A/B); overlaid veins to outer petals Dull Red/Pink (R 54 C), to Lemon/Yellow (YO 16 D); on main colours Deep Red (R 45 B) to Red (R 44 A), merging to Deep Orange Red (R 40 C); extreme outer edge of petals Lemon/Yellow (YO 16 C/D); top portion of bloom same as base petal colours. Reverse Apricot/Orange (OR 32 C); veined Bright Yellow (Y 12 C); Cardinal Red at base (R 53 A).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, slightly woody, medium/slow grower on own roots, best grafted.

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, large/medium size, heavy texture, glossy, slightly cupped, slightly recurved, distorted, orbiculate, obtuse, irregular crenate, prominent veins.

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PERFECTA. Single.

BLOOM:- (8-10 cm) (3-4 in). Light texture, partly overlapped, slightly recurved, 1-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Lemon (Y 3 C); staminal column top portion White (W 155 B); bottom portion, centre and a radiating area with overlaid veins White (W 155 D); on main colour Flamingo Pink (RP 62 C/B/A); outer edge of petals Ivory (O W 159 C). Reverse White (W 155 C); Ivory (O W 159 C); Flamingo Pink (RP 62 D).

BUSH:- Medium/tall, upright, slightly woody, fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Small size, medium texture, ordinary gloss, flat to slightly incurved, oblanceolate, acuminate, serrate.

PERFECTION. Single. J. A. Johnson. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (20-21 cm) (8 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, tufted, slightly recurved, cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Light Orange (YO 21 C); staminal column top portion Light Orange (YO 21 C); bottom portion and eye zone sheeny Old Gold (YO 21 B/A); main colour Rich Orange (O 28 A/B). Reverse, veined Light Orange (YO 21 C); Apricot (O 28 C).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, bushy, slightly recumbent, very fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium size, medium/Dark Green colour, heavy texture, recurved, glossy, cordate/orbiculate, obtuse, serrate, prominent veins.

PETERKIN. Single. Fred Peterkin. N.S.W. AUST.

BLOOM:- (15-17 cm) (6-7 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, slightly tufted, almost flat, cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Ruby Red (RP 59 A); staminal column top portion Orange (O 24 B/A) and Orange Red (OR 32 B); base of column and small sheeny centre Deep Red (R 45 A); halo of Dull Apricot (O 26 D); main colours from Vermilion with overlaid veins to outer petals (R 41 A), on a small area Orange/Apricot (O 24 B/C), and Poppy Red (R 40 D), to Vermillion (R 41 B). Reverse, veined Lemon (YO 14 C/D); Apricot (O 24 C); Deep Red/Pink (R 43 C).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, bushy, very fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, large size, medium/heavy texture, ordinary gloss, some incurved/recurved, irregular, large ovate/cordate/reniform, acute, crenate/rest entire, prominent veins.

PINDARI. Single. L. Beers. N.S.W. AUST.

BLOOM:- (18-22 cm) (7-9 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, highly tufted, crepey, inclined to be funnel shaped early, then almost flat to recurved, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, fair bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Rich Red (R 44 B); staminal column Empire Rose (R 48 C); eye zone Cardinal Red (R 53 A/B); suffused Bright Rose Red (R 52 A); veined Deep Lavender Pink (R 55 C); main colour Rich Bold Apricot (O 25 B/C). Reverse Gold (Y 13 C); Light Apricot (O 24 D).

BUSH:- Medium, recumbent, bushy, slightly woody at base, medium grower on own roots, grafting optional

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/large size, heavy texture, dull, cordate/reniform, acuminate, crenate, prominent veins.

PINK ICE. Single. Jim Howie. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (H. denisonii x Wrightii)

BLOOM:- (15-16 cm) (6 in). Light texture, partly overlapped, slightly recurved, regular single, 1-2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant.

COLOUR:- Si-coloured; stigma pads Cardinal Red (R 53 A); staminal column Spanish Orange (YO 26 D); radiating eye zone, overlaid and suffused Flamingo Pink (R 55 C); on Light Lavender Pink to outer edge of petals (R 56 D). Reverse Light Lavender Pink (R 56 D); Creamy Lemon (Y 10 D).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, recumbent, bushy, slightly woody at base, fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, medium/large size, heavy texture, dull, flat, ovate/cordate, acuminate, crenate.

PINK PANTHER. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (1 7- 18 cm) (7 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly tufted, almost flat, cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Rich Orange (O 25 A); staminal column Creamy White (YW 158 D); base of column and part of eye zone Rose (R 54 B), balance of eye zone White (W 155 D); with overlaid areas of streaks and blotches to outer petals White (W 155 D); on main colours Deep Flamingo Pink (R 55 A) and Flamingo Pink with pronounced veins (R 55 B/C); small area on outer side edge of each petal Rose (R 54 B/A); colour tends to fade slightly in very hot months. Reverse, veined Canary Yellow (Y 12 B/C); Creamy Lemon (Y 12 D); White (W 155 D); Deep Flamingo Pink (R 55 A); Flamingo Pink (R 55 B).

BUSH:- Tall, upright, bushy, slightly woody at base, fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, large/extra large size, heavy texture, ordinary gloss, slightly distorted, cordate/reniform, acuminate/acute, large crenate.

PINK RADIANCE. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (21-25 cm) (8-10 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, highly tufted, flat to slightly recurved, cartwheel single, 2-3 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary- coloured; stigma pads Fire Red (OR 33 A)., staminal column top portion Rust Red (OR 34 A); bottom portion and large eye zone Cardinal Red (R 53 A); main colours suffused Rich Rose Red (RP 58 B/C); with overlaid pronounced veins Flamingo Pink (RP 62 B) and Rose Red (RP 58 C); outer edges of petals and tufts Orange Buff (YO 22 C/D) and Deep Ivory (YO 23 D). Reverse Lemon Yellow (YO 14 C); Creamy Lemon (Y 4 D); Cardinal Red (R 53 B); Flamingo Pink (RP 58 C/D).

BUSH:- Tall, upright, bushy, slightly woody at base, very fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, extra large size, heavy texture, very glossy, flat, cordate, acuminate, serrate, prominent veins.

NOTE:- Took 3rd place, Australian Hibiscus Society 'Seedling of the Year' Competition 1979.

PINK RAYS. Single. R. von Stieglitz. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (18cm) (7in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, tufted, slightly funnel early then recurved, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Light Orange (YO 15 C/D); staminal column top portion Cream (Y 4 D), bottom portion Lime (Y 4 C); radiating eye zone with heavy pronounced veins Cream (Y 4 D); main colours large overlaid area of radiating streaks Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C) to Creamy White (OW 159 C/B); with a Light Yellow Orange tinge on outer side edge of each petal (YO 16 C). Reverse Lemon Yellow (YO 14 C/D); White (W 155 D); Light Pink (R 55 D).

BUSH:- Medium/tall, upright, bushy, very fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, large/extra large size, heavy texture, glossy, slightly distorted, cordate/reniform, acuminate, incised/crenate, prominent veins.

PINK RHAPSODY. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (15-17 cm) (6- 7 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, crepey, slightly recurved, cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer.

COLOUR:- Quinary coloured,- stigma pads Fire Red (OR 33 B); staminal column top portion Rose/Rose Red (R 54 C/B), bottom portion Ivory (O W 159 B/C); small suffused centre Cardinal Red (R 53 A/B); surrounded by a radiating area with pronounced veins Light Flamingo Pink (RP 65 D); main colours a small area Magnolia Purple (RP 70 C/D), to Flamingo Pink (RP 62 B); balance of overlaid veins Flamingo Pink (RP 62 A); small area on outer side edge of each petal Deep Salmon (R 48 B/A). Reverse, veined White (W 155 B); Creamy Lemon/Lemon (Y 11 D/C/B); Flamingo Pink (RP 62 C/B).

BUSH:- Tall, upright, bushy, fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, large size, heavy texture, ordinary gloss, slightly incurved, deltoid/reniform, acuminate, some entire.

PLAYBOY. Single. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (16-17 cm) (6-7 in). Medium/heavy texture, irregular, partly overlapped/over/apped, ruffled, highly tufted, slightly recurved/incurved giving a crippled appearance at times, cartwheel to regular single, 2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Octa-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 46 B); staminal column Empire Rose (R 48 D/C/B); base of column and centre sheeny Blood Red (R 46 A); overlaid veins Creamy White (OW 159 D); on main colours Magnolia Purple (RP 7OC) and Grey Purple (GP 186 C/D); outer edges of petals Brick Red/Light Brick Red (OR 35 B/C) and Apricot (O 24 C); some reverse Lemon colour appearing on tufts and incurved petals (Y 12 C). Reverse, veined Lemon (Y 12 C); Grey Purple (GP 186 D/C); Carmine Rose (R 52 D).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, bushy, very fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, large/extra large size, medium/heavy texture, ordinary gloss, slightly incurved, cordate, acuminate, crenate.

POPCORN. Single.

BLOOM:- (13-15cm) (5 6in). Medium/light texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly tufted, slightly recurved, cartwheel single, 1-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Red (R 44 A); staminal column top portion Cream (Y 11 D), bottom portion Red/Pink (R 50 B); base of column and eye zone Deep Red (R 45 A); overlaid veins Rich Red/Pink (R 52 A); on main colour Rich Flamingo Pink (R 55 A/B); some white spots appearing on petals (W 155 D). Reverse Dull Red/Pink (R 47 B/C); Lavender Pink (R55 C/D); Cream (Y 11 D).

BUSH:- Medium/tall, upright, bushy, slightly woody at base, fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, heavy texture, ordinary gloss, slightly cupped, cordate/reniform, acuminate, serrate, prominent veins.

POWDER PUFF. Semi-Double. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, crepey, flat, cartwheel crested semi-double, 1-2 day flower, prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri~coloured; stigma pads Dull Orange Red (OR 34 A); staminal column Cream (YW 158 D); eye zone radiating Deep Dull Red/Pink (R 51 A) and White (W 155 D); main colours to outer petals Rich Flamingo Pink (RP 68 C/D), with a small section White (W 155 D); a small portion of Cream on extreme outer side edge of each petal (YW 158 A); White area showing under tufts (W 155 B); top portion of bloom same as base petal colours. Reverse, veined Lemon (Y 10 D); White (W 155 D); Lavender Pink (RP 65 A/B/C).

BUSH:- Medium, bushy, medium grower on own roots, grafting optional

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, medium texture, cupped, orbiculate, obtuse, slightly dentate.

PRECIOUS NOVA. Single. Hans and Sonya Drost. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (Sport of Hubba-Hubba)

BLOOM:- (21-23 cm) (8-9 in). Medium/heavy texture, overlapped, ruffled, tufted, slightly recurved, regular single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads two tone Marigold Orange/Orange (O 28 A/B)/(O 25 A/B/C); staminal column top portion Dull Rose (R 48 B), bottom portion Grey Rose (R 51 D); sheeny radiating eye zone area with veins Rose (R 54 A/B), with a small area of Spiraea Red showing (RP 63 A); main colours Cherry Red (R 45 B/C); to a suffused area and balance of veins Signal Red (R 43 A/B); outer area of petals Maize Yellow/Buttercup Yellow (YO 21 B/C)/(YO 16A). Reverse, veined White (W 155 C); tinge of Spiraea Red (RP 63 A).. Gold (Y 13 C); Orange Red (OR 32 B/C); Buttercup Yellow (YO 16 C).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, bushy, medium fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, medium texture, almost flat, ovate/elliptic/cordate, acute/some obtuse, slightly crenate/some dentate/rest entire.

PRETTY BABY. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (17-18 cm) (7 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, slightly tufted, funnel shape early then slightly recurved, 1-2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Yellow Orange (YO 23 B); staminal column very top portion Deep Cream (YW 158 A), bottom portion Rose (R 47 C); eye zone Dull Rose (R 52 B/C); to a suffused area and overlaid veins Light Flamingo Pink (R 55 D/C); on main colour Grey/Purple (GP 186 C/D); extreme outer side edge of each petal Light Flamingo Pink (R 55 C,) and Salmon (OR 32 D). Reverse, veined Lemon (Y 11 B); White (W 155 C); Light Lavender Pink (R 56 D); Deep Rose (R 54 A).

BUSH:- Medium/low upright, slightly woody, medium/slow grower on own roots, best grafted.

LEAF:- Light/medium Green colour, medium size, medium/heavy texture, dull, slightly recurved, ovate/reniform, acute, crenate/dentate.

PRETTY FLAMINGO. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, tufted, almost flat, cartwheel single, 1-2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary- coloured; stigma pads Red (R43A); staminal column very Pale Red/Pink (R 49 D/C/B); eye zone and overlaid veins Light Flamingo Pink (R 55 C/D); on main colour Flamingo Pink (R 55 A/B); outer edges of petals very Pale Red/Pink (R 49 D/C) and Red/Pink (R 47 C). Reverse Lemon (Y 11 B/C); very Pale Red/Pink (R 49 D/C); Cream (Y 1 1 D); Creamy White (O W 159 D).

BUSH:- Medium/tall, upright, bushy, very fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, medium/large size, medium/heavy texture, ordinary gloss, almost flat, cordate, acuminate/acute, serrate/crenate.

PRIMROSE. Single.

BLOOM:- (10-13 cm) (4-5 in). Medium texture, partly overlapped, almost flat, regular single, 1-2 day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant, flowers best on old mature wood.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Yellow C range (YO 23 A); staminal column Lime (Y 8 C); slight Dull Red/Pink tinge at base of column (R 48 A); overlaid veins Cream (Y 8 D); on main colour Canary Yellow (Y 13 A/B). Heverse, veined Canary Yellow (Y 13 B); Gold (Y 12 C); Cream (Y 12 D).

BUSH:- Medium/tall, upright, slightly woody, medium grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, heavy texture, glossy, almost flat, oblanceolate, acuminate, heavily serrate, prominent veins.

PRINCE CHARMING. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8 in). Medium/heavy texture, almost fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, tufted, crepey, almost flat, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, sun tolerant, prolific bloomer.

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 A); staminal column top portion Rose (R 47 D), bottom pcrtion Mushroom Pink (GP 182 D); sheeny centre Ruby Red/Cardinal Red (RP 59 A)/(R 53 A); main colours, a large overlaid hue of Magenta Rose (GP 186 C); overlaid veins Deep Rose (R 54 A); outer petals Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D); small area on outer side edge of each petal Currant Red (R 47 A). Reverse, veined Lemon (Y 11 A/B); Light Lemon/Creamy Lemon (Y 11 C/D); Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D/C).

BUSH:- Medium, bushy, recumbent, medium grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, small/medium size, medium texture, ordinary gloss, incurved, elliptic, acute, almost entire.

PRINCE KUHIO. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8 in). Medium/heavy texture, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, crepey, flat, cartwheel single, 2 day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 B); staminal column top portion Dusky Rose (R 51 C/D), bottom portion Grey/Yellow (GY 160 D); small splashed eye zone Deep Burgundy Red (GP 187 B/C), to a small radiating area Grey/Purple (GP 186 C/D); to a combination of colours from White (W 155 C), to Grey/Purple (GP 186 C/D); overlaid veins and small portions Deep Rose Pink (RP 58 C); small sections on outer side edge of each petal Grey (GR 182 D), with a small portion Lemon (Y 11 C); tends to fade a little on second day. Reverse, veined Creamy Lemon (Y 11 D); Lemon (Y 11 C/B); Grey Purple (GP 186 B/C); small portion Creamy White (O W 159 D).

BUSH:- Medium/tall, upright, bushy slightly woody, fast grower on own roots, grafting optional.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium/heavy texture, glossy, recurved, slightly distorted, cordate, acute, crenate, prominent veins.

PRINCE OF JAPAN. Single. INDIA. (Once incorrectly known as Dianne in Australia)

BLOOM:- (18-23 cm) (7~9 in). Light/medium texture, partly overlapped to open, recurved, regular single, 1-2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 A); staminal column Scarlet Red (R 44 B); eye zone Deep Red (R 45 B); main colour throughout Scarlet Red (R 44 B). Reverse Scarlet Red (R 44 B); veined Gold (YO 15 B).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, recumbent, caney, slightly woody, fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, small size, medium/heavy texture, ordinary gloss, cupped, ovate, acute, slightly crenate/rest entire.

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