I think Yellow Cocotte really is a monstrous plant, in that various organs are 'monstered' versions of themselves. It seems to come with the lack of pollen... filaments act more like petals, a stem sprouts fully developed leaves where those little itsy bitsy ones would do.... Not sure it has to be that way. It wasn't so pronounced last year, but the tendency is obviously there in this cultivar.
Its sister release 'Spring Pink' had as many as five carpels on many flowers last year. On the plus side, whatever genetics involved in making everything more leaf-like, it makes the tepals last alot longer. So I guess they have met breeding goals for good vase flowers... for non-lily growers.
I was curious about the pollenless breeding line and black etching, but I don't much like this variety. Maybe someone else will take it home and love it.
