Splendida

For gardeners drawn to drama, Splendida is an unmissable star. Its ruffled, rose-pink standards rise above bold, velvety falls in shades of garnet and plum, each petal edged with a soft, creamy glow. The whole flower glows like antique silk under late afternoon light — refined, romantic, and unmistakably lush. An orange beard adds just enough fire to ground the composition. Splendida brings a sense of richness and contrast that makes it perfect as a focal point in both formal and more expressive gardens.

• Standards: Pink blended with apricot
• Falls: Wine, edged pink
• Beard: Red
• Fragrance: Not recorded
• Height: 102 cm
• Bloom time: Early midseason
• Hybridiser: Graeme Grosvenor, 2007
• Award: None

Why choose it

• Towering presence at over 1 metre tall
• Beautifully blended warm tones with rich contrast
• Australian-bred by a highly respected hybridiser
• Ideal for bold focal points and statement planting schemes