origination:
HESTIA (Goddess of the hearth) (D-273) Nassos Daphnis, Oct. 17, 1977. First bloomed 1973. Parentage. Generation - BC-2; BC-1 self pollinated. Rich bright red double, four to five rows of petals, each row evenly arranged forming complete circles- Petals are rather small in comparison with other hybrids. There is a warm feeling in this flower. Good stem strength, fragrant, seeds and pollen. Reliable. Delicate foliage. Bulletin #224.
