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L.A.T.E.

Sunset peach blooms that shift hues as the season winds down

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Formal Decorative · 3–4"PinkTom Cleghorn (1999)United Kingdom

L.A.T.E. opens in melon and peach, then picks up raspberry dusting and a deeper pink center as temperatures drop. Tom Cleghorn named it after his daughter, using her initials plus an E because she was always late. It was bred in United Kingdom by Tom Cleghorn in 1999.

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Specifications

Physical

Form: Formal Decorative
Bloom class: Munder 4"
Bloom size: 3–4"(7.6–10.1 cm)
Plant height: 36–54"

Color

Color: Pink
Pattern: Light Blend
Tags: peachapricotraspberrylight pinkmelonbutter yellow

Growing context

Flowering season: Late season
Cut flower: ✓ Yes
Stem length: 20"

Provenance

1999
United Kingdom
Breeder: Tom Cleghorn

Grower Profile

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ideal for

HobbyistsFlorists

Growing L.A.T.E.

Plant in full sun and pinch the growing tip when the main stem is knee height to push side branches. Stake early, before top weight builds. Cut blooms at three-quarters open and condition in warm water for an hour. Deadhead regularly to keep new flowers coming into autumn.

Spacing: Space roughly 2–3 ft apart
Staking: Stake early — stems carry heavy blooms and lean in wind