Terracotta

Terracotta has a clean, composed presence, and she gives the garden a reliable dose of structure and color. Terracotta, with narrower pointed petals that create a lively, starburst-like profile.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Jan G Ballego and sons
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: Netherlands
• Form: Semi-Cactus (SC)
• ADS Classification Number: 3211 (BB / Small, over 4 to 6 inches / Semi-Cactus / Bronze)
• 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: Potentially. Confirm the current ADS listing and class before entering.

🌸 In the Garden

• Bloom: Blooms are reported at approximately 5 inches. The semi-cactus flowers are described as Terracotta, with narrower pointed petals that create a lively, starburst-like profile.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 5 feet tall, with an upright, branching habit. Stake as needed for height and bloom weight.
• Growing Notes: Usually around 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.