1996, Ghio
'Romantic Evening' (Joseph Ghio, R. 1994). Seedling 90-56W. TB, 36" (91 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standards lilac blue; falls smooth blackish red purple; beards deep brick. Seedling 88-14: ((seedling 83-73-J2: ('Success Story' x ('Fancy Tales' x 'Alpine Castle')) x (('Persian Smoke' x 'Entourage') x (('Strawberry Sensation' x ('Artiste' x 'Tupelo Honey')) x 'Borderline' sibling))) x 'Costa Rica') X seedling 88-215: ('Witch's Wand' x seedling 86-3, 'Costa Rica' sibling). Roris 1996. Favorite Guest 1997; Honorable Mention 1998; Favorite Guest Iris 1998; Award of Merit 2000.