Mary Ann Lawrence

ACS, Yearbook, 2013, p.125 with colour photo, Regn. No.2887; Originated by Steve and Gayle Lawrence, Tallahassee, Fla., USA, and propagated by Randolph Maphis, Tallahassee. An 8 year old seedling of Royal Velvet, first flowered 2008, pollen parent unknown. Large, 12cm diameter x 5cm deep flower is bright red with 9 petals. Tight central column of stamens with yellow anthers and white filaments. Heavy petal texture. Dense, spreading plant with average growth rate. Mid-green leaves average 9cm x 4.5cm with medium serration. Flowers midseason to late.