Velvet Hammer

Description

Seedling 218-2 – 26”, 5, M, Dormant, Tetraploid, 3 branches, 14 buds

(Built on the Rock x (Ancient of Days x Red Friday))

Velvet Hammer has been a marvel of rich, clear red color.  Our clear purple Ancient of Days may have helped produce such a great color in the red Velvet Hammer.  The great red color is enhanced by the lighter red watermark and clear white edge on the petals and the sepals.  The edge sports white teeth depending on the garden temperatures.  In addition to being a striking garden plant, we are most excited about the breeding results we are seeing.  Seedlings are consistently clear red with larger edges, double edges and watermarks.  Named in honor of my mother who passed away in 2015.

Velvet Hammer seedling