25mm long tubular flowers, May-Jul, which open a yellow/orange deepening to a pinkish orange as they age. Dark green foliage with a strong, vigorous upright growth. The origins of this clone are obscure. A plant bearing this name was first introduced by J. B. R. Gentilhomme {France) in 1879 being a hybrid between E. willmoreana (itself a hybrid) and E. cylindrica. It is possible that the plant bearing this name now is not the original. Tender and needs a frost-free environment. Ht. 46-60cm. Spd. 46-60cm.
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