River's Fran

River's Fran is one for lovers of deep color, and she gives bouquets and borders a beautifully grounded, velvety note. Deep chocolate-burgundy to dark red informal decorative blooms carried on notably long stems.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Unknown
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: Unknown
• Form: Informal Decorative (ID)
• ADS Classification Number: 3107 (BB / Small, over 4 to 6 inches / Informal Decorative / Dark Red).
• Cut Flower Status: Excellent. A strong choice for bouquet work.
• 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 4.5 inches. Deep chocolate-burgundy to dark red informal decorative blooms carried on notably long stems.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 5 to 5.5 feet tall, with an upright, branching habit. Stake as needed for height and bloom weight.
• Growing Notes: Usually around 5 to 5.5 feet tall. Pinch early for branching and give solid support once the plant is carrying flowers.
• Tuber Yield: Not yet tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.