R. L. Wheeler Var.

R. L. Wheeler Var.

Varigated form of thechance seedling R. L. Wheeler. Originated by Central Georgia Nurseries, Macon, Georgia, from seed of unknown parents gathered in the garden of Dr. W. G. Lee, of Macon, Georgia.  Patent Number 1137, October 1952.

Bloom: Large, rose-pink with white patches, semi-double to anemone, up to 5 inches across. Outer petals, of heavy texture, are twisted and folded. Inner petals, semi-erect, framing a mass of stamens which fan out in a solid circle. Filaments and anthers yellow.

Leaf: Leaves large, mid to dark green, ovate, glossy, stiff, thick, 12 cm x 6 cm average, apex acuminate, serrations wide and shallow.

Plant: Plant growth rapid and upright.