Sumire-Kaoru

Sumire-Kaoru brings something a little unexpected to the garden, and she is especially useful when a bouquet needs movement rather than another round bloom. A striking Japanese novelty with a white base, vivid magenta streaking, pink transitions, and a picotee edge. The ribbon-like petals make every flower feel hand-painted.

Photo courtesy of original vendor, Gone Gardening with Leah.

🌱 2027 Grow-Out: This Japanese 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.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Seishu Miyabuchi
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: Japan
• Form: Novelty Open (NO)
• ADS Classification Number: Unconfirmed. Form/color: Novelty Open / Not documented.
• Cut Flower Status: Vase testing / event use
• Show & Exhibition Flower Status: No / not currently confirmed. It is not presently documented here as an exhibition cultivar.

🌱 Growing Notes

• Bloom: Blooms are reported at approximately 4 to 6 inches. A striking Japanese novelty with a white base, vivid magenta streaking, pink transitions, and a picotee edge. The ribbon-like petals make every flower feel hand-painted.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 3 to 4 feet tall, with an upright, branching habit. Stake as needed for height and bloom weight.
• Growing Notes: Grower notes describe it as a fairly early bloomer; vase performance is still being evaluated.
• Tuber Yield: Not yet tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.