Mme Honors Defresne

Grown by C. Levet in 1886, seedling of 'Mme Falcot' -"Sparkling yellow" (LS)...flowers large, full, very well formed; color, beautiful dark yellow with coppery reflections; superb (JR10/182)"Petals elegantly reflexed. A Strong, vigorous grower, with thick foliage." [CA90] "Floriferous...dedicated to the wife of the great French nurseryman." (JR28/157)



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