Fls 15-27 per stem, rounded, 45mm wide; perianth segments 18mm long, very broad, roundish, mucronate, opening with a slight yellow cast, becoming creamy white, spreading, plane, smooth and of heavy substance, overlapping half or more; the inner segments shouldered at base; corona 7mm long, bowl-shaped, smooth, deep lemon yellow, mouth straight and even, with rim entire. Sweetly scented.

 Part of Bill Welch’s “Friends Series.” Named for Bill Welch’s friend, Melissa.