Description
Sword Dance is a Japanese form, medium size flower that opens bright rose red. In cooler climates or cold spring, blooms appears a deep maroon. The pigment is very durable and does not fade until petals drop. Broad, rounded petals surround a large cluster of same color staminodes edged in gold, with inconspicuous, pale green carpels within the center. A handsome flower, well-tailored, with pleasing shape and good substance.
Good plant habit, quite vigorous and of good increase. A dependable bloomer with ample color on a generous, medium height bush. Deep green leaflets on stout, upright stems carry the flowers above the canopy. The bush holds quite well against rough weather,. Excellent in the landscape, great choice for the cut flower garden.
Awards
APS Award of Landscape Merit 2014; RHS Award of Garden Merit
Best Use
General garden and landscape use; perennial border; cut flower garden; deer resistant.
Basic Growing Requirements
Full Sun. Water as needed, sensitive to overwatering and waterlogged conditions. Soil pH 6.5-7. Fertile, well-draining soil.
Disclosure
The image(s) above shows the actual cultivar named and described on this page. The pictures are a fair and accurate depiction of the flowers as they are, in vivo, and are not staged or altered otherwise. The descriptions are based on our experience with plants that are grown by us here in NW Missouri.
ALL ORDERS SHIP BARE ROOT AFTER HARVEST AND USDA INSPECTION IN LATE SEPTEMBER THROUGH NOVEMBER.
