I just received confirmation that the seedling I have called "Big Pink" is now registered with the name I wanted: Bubblegum Queen.

(Zimmerman 2023) Deep rose to bubblegum pink petals with lighter watermark and white edge. The first blooms are 8 inches on 32 inch scapes. Later in the season and on rebloom, the flowers are 7+ inches. A semi-evergreen tet, this Early cultivar is a vigorous multiplier and a reliable rebloomer. Bubblegum Queen has an average of 18 buds, with a range of 14-21 buds, and three-way branching. It is a reluctant pod setter, but the pollen is extremely potent and almost always sets a pod. I have lots of exciting seedlings coming from this parent. (Dancing Flamingo X Bubblegum Delicious)

Bubblegum Queen looks like this when it first blooms and temps are cooler.


This photo of more representative of what the bloom looks most of the summer and on rebloom.


Here's a clump shot from last summer during a long stretch of temps around 100 degrees.

It's stunning! I love it!

It is a beauty, Debra!

Thanks for your comments, Nan and Valerie!

Wow! Congratulations, Debra! What a great looking plant; beautiful bloom, and look at that clump shot. And a fun name as well.

Itsabeaut! Love it, Debra!!!

Thanks for your comments, Tim and Betty!

I think I remember you posting this last summer to great acclaim…it's just gorgeous!

Very nice Debra! Gorgeous clump shot.

Zoia - Yes, I have been posting pics of this one for a few years now. I was really lucky to get this baby - there was only one seed in the pod from the cross. But it was a winner. Bubblegum Queen has been my favorite seedling in the garden for several years. It's huge, vibrant and grows like crazy.

Debra, this intro is super gorgeous and my favorite color. I would love to purchase it for my garden. Do you have it for sale yet? Please let me know. THanks!

Char - Thanks for the comment about the clump shot!

Karen - Yes, I have double fans for sale now. See the details at my Plantstep catalog:
http://www.plantstep.com/Flowe...

... And I actually just purchased one today!

Congratulations, Debra! Looks like an all-round winner

Great job on your hybridizing. Beautiful flower, good stats , and grows like crazy.

Congrats

Thank you, Vickie, Kenny and K! I appreciate the comments!

Very Nice Debra, makes me want to do some tets again

Thank you, Fred! I don't hybridize with dips, but seeing your ornate little patterns makes me want to.

Gorgeous Debra, congratulations on such a beautiful specimen. It sure makes an impressive clump!