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'Robin Hill Elsa'

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Cultivar Name	'Robin Hill Elsa'
Reference Number	T20-7
Parentage	('Treasure' x 'Mavis') x 'Getsu-toku'
Published Source	IRR 1984/85 (in RH 1985/86:107)
Spring Leaf	Elliptic 44mm:1-3/4" x 22mm:7/8"
Foliaceous Calyx	7mm:1/4" strong Yellow Green (144B)
Corolla Size and Shape	Diameter: 90mm:3-9/16" Cone height: 45mm:1-3/4" No. of lobes: 5(-6) Alt. diameter: 90mm:3-9/16" Alt. cone ht.: 40mm:1-9/16" Petal length : 65mm:2-9/16" Form: Single; openly funnel-shaped; Iobes broad, overlapping, margins wavy
Corolla Color	As Registered RHS 73B (strong purptish Pink) to RHS 65B- 73C (light purplish Pink), often margined White; or nearly White with flush of color spreading from axis of each lobe; spotted RHS 174C (grayish reddish Orange), or RHS 57A (vivid Red) over strong color Measured 1992-93: 92: RHS 74D (light reddish Purple) / RHS 64D (deep purplish Pink) 93: RHS 74D (light reddish Purple) / RHS 64D (deep purplish Pink)
Flowers/Bud	1-2 fls./bud
Habit	Low to medium height, spreading but with some upright growth
Flowering Period	Late May