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

Gerard Knehans, Jr.

Owensville, Missouri, USA

Gerard Knehans, Jr.
, Missouri, USA
Registered:
Yes, 2008
Seed Parent: 
Fragrant Rose 2 W-GPP 
Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland
Year Registered: 1978
(Roseworthy x unknown) x Merlin ?
Fragrant Rose
Seedling Number:
KN 011
Pedigree Chart:
Pedigree TreeClick this icon to display the Pedigree Chart for Pink Swallowtail
Descendants:
None
Comments

double triangle, 95mm; perianth segments 40mm long, broadly ovate, prominently mucronate, slightly reflexed, smooth; corona 18mm long, cup-shaped, lightly ribbed, mouth slightly. expanded;

Origin of Name

Named because of the swept-back perianth segments appear as swallow wings and tails. The cup is pink.

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Pink SwallowtailPink Swallowtail, 2 W-P, Gerard Knehans, Jr., United States, 2008
Photo #55068 Rose Bradley, USAPink SwallowtailPink Swallowtail, 2 W-P, Gerard Knehans, Jr., United States, 2008
Photo #55067 Rose Bradley, USAPink swallowtailPink Swallowtail, 2 W-P, Gerard Knehans, Jr., United States, 2008
Photo #15031 Gerard Knehans, Jr., USAPink swallowtailPink Swallowtail, 2 W-P, Gerard Knehans, Jr., United States, 2008
Photo #15030 Gerard Knehans, Jr., USA