Arcturus

Acquired: 1949
Record Updated February 17, 2022
Single

Form

Single
Red

Color

Red

Cultivar Group

lactiflora
Introduced
1933

Breeder

Auten

Country of Origin

USA

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History

1933-054:32 Rg A large, dark red single, brilliant and enduring. Stiff stems. Will rate among the very best.

1939-RL:20 Single. Red.

1943-B091:05 Single. Velvety dark red. The best we have.

1962-W:071 Single. Rich dark red. Color holds. Extra early, tall, strong stems.

1963-B169:31 A large single dark crimson with a 2″ crest in the centre. Its petals are twisted slightly giving each flower a propeller effect. Staminodes are yellow and pistils red. Flowers 6½” dia. x 1¼” high. Height 30″.

1976-K:005 Single – Red – Very Early. Large. Clear, rich velvety red fine form and substance, on a good plant. Does not fade. Tall stiff stems. Catalogs & Bulletin 54.

1976-K:123

1996-K:050 Single. Velvety dark red. The best we have.

Specimens in the Garden

BedRowColumn

4 - See full bed map

5A

4 - See full bed map

5B