RM Summer Solstice

RM Summer Solstice is the kind of variety that makes sense in a collector's patch and a cutting garden alike, and she carries her form with confidence. Distinctive coloring with neatly arranged, fully double petals and a polished geometric profile.

Bloomed at Hedge & Alchemy in our 2026 garden.

📖 From the journal of Hedge & Alchemy

I love the name and I love the flower. Glowing soft orange, beautiful form, strong dark stems, and a tall plant.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Unknown
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: Unknown
• Form: Formal Decorative (FD)
• ADS Classification Number: Unconfirmed. Form/color: M / Miniature, up to 4 inches / Formal Decorative / Not documented.
• Cut Flower Status: Good. The form lends itself well to bouquet work; vase life can vary with harvest stage and conditions.
• 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. Formal decorative blooms show distinctive coloring with neatly arranged, fully double petals and a polished geometric profile.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 5.5 feet tall, with an upright, branching habit. Stake as needed for height and bloom weight.
• Growing Notes: Usually around 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.