Kingston Flyer
Classification:
1 Y-Y[ Trumpet Long-Cupped ]
Season:
Mid-Season
Height:
Standard - 32.5 to 67.5 cm (12.8 to 26.6 in)
Year of first flowering:
1965
Hybridizer:

David S. Bell

b 1905 d 1987

Christchurch, New Zealand; Templeton

David S. Bell
, South Island, New Zealand
Registered:
Yes, 1978
Seed Parent: 
seedling
Pollen Parent: 
open pollinated
Descendants:
None
Comments

Fl. 110 mm wide, deep gold; corona frilled. Resembles ‘David Bell’ but with a longer corona.

Origin of Name

Named for the steam train, a very popular tourist attraction around one of New Zealand’s great southern lakes.

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Kingston FlyerKingston Flyer, 1 Y-Y, David S. Bell, New Zealand, 1978
Photo #50039 John F. McLennan, New ZealandKingston FlyerKingston Flyer, 1 Y-Y, David S. Bell, New Zealand, 1978
Photo #50038 John F. McLennan, New ZealandKingston FlyerKingston Flyer, 1 Y-Y, David S. Bell, New Zealand, 1978
Photo #49217 Noeline McLaren, New ZealandKingston FlyerKingston Flyer, 1 Y-Y, David S. Bell, New Zealand, 1978
Photo #41690 John F. McLennan, New ZealandKingston flyerKingston Flyer, 1 Y-Y, David S. Bell, New Zealand, 1978
Photo #9718 Noeline McLaren, New ZealandKingston flyerKingston Flyer, 1 Y-Y, David S. Bell, New Zealand, 1978
Photo #4158 Tony James, England