I agree with Julie- it IS as good as the hype would suggest, much to my surprise. (Not all Stout winners are super-impressive, but MOM earned it.) I paid for a single but got a TF this spring from Northern Lights and have not regretted the purchase. Thanks, Mike! It has been a pleasure to watch this year. True candelabra branching on sturdy scapes with TONS of buds on a nicely proportioned deep green plant. June 12th FFO:
The blooms have not just a distinctive triangular eye, but a delicate, stippled brush of red towards the tips of the petals. June 16th:
Instant rebloom was as impressive as the first round. The plant was crazy pod fertile even in the heat.
And September the 27th, a third round of blooming commenced! As often happens with late rebloom, multiple flowers would open at once. I hope all that blooming doesn't limit increase. We'll see.
Being a dormant, the plant has gone to sleep for winter at this point.
