FLAWLESS FORM. The flower is convex and voluminous—semi-doubleness with 2-3 rows of petals creates a 3D structure. Symmetrical notched petals overlap like shingles, forming an ideal, slightly wavy bowl. The layering effect adds complexity to the perception—the flower looks richer and more elite.
ETHEREAL ELEGANCE. The petals have a satin texture with a silky shimmer. In the sun, the flowers glow like a Japanese paper lantern with a lit candle inside. The center of the disk is densely packed with hundreds of tubular, velvety brownish-burgundy florets. The foliage is pinnately dissected—a filigree fineness of emerald lace.
DICTATOR COLORS. The saturation is such that on a cloudy day, the flower is the sole source of light in the garden. Bright orange is the base tone of the mix. Red-orange is an intense scarlet with orange lighting from within. Golden-yellow with an orange center—the color of molten gold. Bicolor combinations: yellow with an orange ring, orange with red tips, ...