Formby Monarch

Formby Monarch feels delicate in color without being visually timid, and she still carries enough presence to stand on her own. Pink with loosely arranged, fully double petals with a relaxed, dimensional silhouette.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: George Harding
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: Australia
• Form: Informal Decorative (ID)
• ADS Classification Number: 1104 (A / Large, over 8 to 10 inches / Informal Decorative / Pink)
• Cut Flower Status: Best as a focal flower. The large blooms make a statement and appreciate strong stems, staking, and careful handling.
• Show & Exhibition Flower Status: Potentially. Confirm the current ADS listing and class before entering.

🌸 In the Garden

• Bloom: Blooms are reported at approximately 8 inches. Informal decorative blooms show pink with loosely arranged, fully double petals with a relaxed, dimensional silhouette.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 4.5 feet tall, with an upright, branching habit. Stake as needed for height and bloom weight.
• Growing Notes: Usually around 4.5 feet tall. Pinch early for branching and give solid support once the plant is carrying flowers.
• Tuber Yield: Not yet tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.