Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, slightly wavy edges, 2" across, vivid red, edged strong red, with faint red spotting. Lax, flatted ball truss of 5-10 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves 2½" to 3½" long. rounded, dull, dark green. Dense, compact habit. May become leggy with age.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Essex Scarlet x forrestii ssp forrestii 'Repens'

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Hobbie

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

Glossary of plant description terminology.
Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Cold hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.