Richard Lionheart
Classification:
2 W-P[ Large-Cupped ]
Season:
Mid-Season
Height:
Standard - 32.5 to 67.5 cm (12.8 to 26.6 in)
Hybridizer:

Karel J. van der Veek

b 1937 d 2003

Burgerbrug, Holland

Karel J. van der Veek
, the Netherlands
Registered:
Yes, 2009
Descendants:
None
Comments

Fl. 110mm diameter; perianth segments 45mm long, very broadly ovate, smooth; 30mm long cup-shaped, smooth orange-rose corona, touched orange-brown at rim, mouth expanded, deeply lobed; strongly scented.

Origin of Name

Named by Cees Kuiper in honor of Richard Lionheart, also known as Richard coeur de Lion, was King of England from 1189 till his death in 1199. Richard was a commander King during the third crusade, 1189 till 1192.

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Richard LionheartRichard Lionheart, 2 W-P, Karel J. van der Veek, the Netherlands, 2009
Photo #48123 Klaas Zwaay, the NetherlandsRichard LionheartRichard Lionheart, 2 W-P, Karel J. van der Veek, the Netherlands, 2009
Photo #48122 Klaas Zwaay, the NetherlandsRichard LionheartRichard Lionheart, 2 W-P, Karel J. van der Veek, the Netherlands, 2009
Photo #48121 Klaas Zwaay, the NetherlandsRichard LionheartRichard Lionheart, 2 W-P, Karel J. van der Veek, the Netherlands, 2009
Photo #48120 Klaas Zwaay, the NetherlandsRichard LionheartRichard Lionheart, 2 W-P, Karel J. van der Veek, the Netherlands, 2009
Photo #48119 Klaas Zwaay, the Netherlands