Franz Jackson
Classification:
2 W-O[ Large-Cupped ]
Season:
Early to Mid-Season
Height:
Standard - 32.5 to 67.5 cm (12.8 to 26.6 in)
Registered:
Yes, 2009
Seed Parent: 
Orange Tint 2 W-Y 
Dr. John R. Reed, United States
Year Registered: 2002
Prologue x Johann Strauss
Orange Tint
Pollen Parent: 
Lutana 2 W-O 
J. M. Radcliff, Australia
Year Registered: 1992
42/81 seedling x 48/76 seedling~
Lutana
Seedling Number:
98-32-1
Descendants:
None
Comments

It is slightly earlier and a couple millimeters short of a trumpet measurement. Sibling to ‘Tangerine Delight’.

Fl. 98mm wide; perianth segments 42mm long; corona 39mm long, strong orange 25A. Early.

  1. Description provided by N Watson following NCAG meeting 2018, using the 1966 RHS Colour Chart
Origin of Name

Named for a great American Jazz Saxophonist and the father of one of Mrs. Reed’s friends He passed away at the age of 95 after performing with many of the great American Jazz performers for over 80 years.