Little Beeswing

Little Beeswing is a tiny ember from another century. Her miniature golden pompons are licked with flame-red to orange-red, packing remarkable color into flowers scarcely larger than a coin.

🌱 2027 Grow-Out: This variety will arrive at Hedge & Alchemy in Spring 2027 and will be grown here for the first time that season. It will not be offered in our 2027 tuber sale.

🕯️ History & Preservation

Introduced in 1909 by the English nursery Keynes, Williams & Co., Little Beeswing has survived for well over a century. Growing flowers like this is a form of living conservation for me: each healthy clump is another chance to carry an old cultivar forward into future gardens.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Keynes / Keynes, Williams & Co.
• Year of Introduction: 1909
• Origin: England, UK
• Form: Pompon (P)
• ADS Classification Number: 6212 (Pompon / Flame Blend)
• Cut Flower Status: Excellent for petite bouquets, textural work, and adding sparks of warm color between larger blooms.
• Show & Exhibition Flower Status: Yes. Confirm the current ADS class before entering.

🌱 Growing Notes

• Bloom: Approximately 1 to 2 inches, golden yellow heavily tipped and brushed with flame-red to orange-red.
• Plant Height & Habit: Commonly around 3 to 4 feet tall.
• Growing Notes: A floriferous heritage pompon valued for its tiny scale, precise form, and remarkable longevity in cultivation.
• Tuber Yield: To be tracked during our 2027 grow-out.