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Unexpected & Little Known<br />

Characteristics <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Intersectional Hybrid Group<br />

Multiple flowers per stem are characteristic <strong>of</strong> the<br />

intersectional hybrid group<br />

Unique characteristics <strong>of</strong> intersectional sidebud flowers<br />

• Majority <strong>of</strong> hybrids have many excellent quality sidebuds<br />

~ 82% <strong>of</strong> hybrids have sidebuds<br />

– Mostly 1-3 sidebuds per stem<br />

• Sidebud flowers <strong>of</strong>ten as large as main bud flowers<br />

• Sidebud flowers extend out beyond main bud flowers<br />

• Sidebud flowers <strong>of</strong>ten more double than main bud flowers<br />

• Result: Floriferous blooming with extended period <strong>of</strong> bloom<br />

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