Canton Jewel

  • Photo by Carlos Ayento; taken at Brighton Park Iris

  • Photo by Carlos Ayento; taken at Brighton Park Iris

 ORIGINATOR: George Galer

INTRODUCED: 1973

CLASS: Standard Dwarf Bearded

HEIGHT: 13"

BLOOM SEASON: Early midseason

DESCRIPTION: Ruby red (between RHS 77A/79C but more vibrant) self, darker spot on upper falls .

PARENTAGE: sib to Aunt Min: B. Jones M-131-10: ((Red Rockette x (Daybreak x pumila)) x (Merry Maker x (Carpathia x C-46))) X Velvet Caper

AWARDS: Highly Commended 1973

PBF: Unknown

INTERESTING INFO: Non