BJ's Rival

BJ's Rival is a delightful oddity, and she earns her place through texture, shape, and sheer personality. Peach Anemone with anemone-style form, with one or more rows of guard petals surrounding a raised pincushion center.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: J Morris
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: USA
• Form: Anemone (AN)
• ADS Classification Number: 8205 (Anemone / Dark Pink).
• Cut Flower Status: Good for garden and event cutting. Open-centered forms add beautiful movement and texture.
• Show & Exhibition Flower Status: Not confirmed as ADS-registered. It may still be useful in garden displays or classes allowed by a local schedule, but current show eligibility should be checked before entry.

🌸 In the Garden

• Bloom: Blooms are reported at approximately 3 inches. The anemone flowers are described as Peach Anemone with anemone-style form, with one or more rows of guard petals surrounding a raised pincushion center.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 3.8 feet tall, with an upright, branching habit. Stake as needed for height and bloom weight.
• Growing Notes: Usually around 3.8 feet tall. Pinch early for branching and give solid support once the plant is carrying flowers.
• Tuber Yield: Not yet tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.