origination:
La Donna (Don Hollingsworth), Maryville, Missouri, 1997. Seedling #1857. Parentage Nippon Gold x Cytherea. First bloomed before 1980. Medium pink and yellow petals, in two fluffy layers of pink petals, separated by a full collar of yellow staminodes, with a center tuft of yellow staminodes. Hybrid, many petals form a flat double flower. Strong stems, 32- 34 in. height, mid-season, medium green large leaflets retaining color into mid-season.
LaDonna (Hollingsworth 1997) ML. Double; pink and yellow.medium pink petals in two fluffy layers, separated by a full collar of light yellow staminodes and topped by a center tuft of the same staminodes; a nicely proportioned, flat topped form; overall a soft effect. Mild fragrance. Vigorous grower, flowered stems will arch, medium height. Broad leaflets retain green into autumn. (Nippon Gold x Cytherea).
