Mister Optimist

Mister Optimist is a Dutch formal decorative introduced in 1994 by Lubbe. His red-and-yellow blend carries a cheerful streak without becoming flat or simple, with warm color moving through a full decorative bloom.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Lubbe
• Year of Introduction: 1994
• Origin: Netherlands
• Form: Formal Decorative (FD)
• ADS Classification Number: Unconfirmed
• Cut Flower Status: Good. The medium-scale decorative form and warm blend lend themselves well to bouquet work.
• Show & Exhibition Flower Status: Confirm current ADS registration and local show eligibility before entering.

🌸 In the Garden

• Bloom: Approximately 4.8 inches, with a red-and-yellow blend carried through a full formal decorative flower.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 2.5 feet tall with an upright, branching habit.
• Growing Notes: Pinch early for branching and support as needed once flowering begins.
• Tuber Yield: Not yet tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.