- Breeder
- Karen Oudean
- First described
- 2012
- Type
- individual clone named cultivar other breeder
- Cultivar
- 'Tapestry'
Origin
Bred by Karen Oudean at Willow Creek Nursery, Washington State. CPN cultivar description: v38n2p56_58. Includes oreophila ancestry per Mike's 2020-06-15 inference.
History
Long-running thread 2012-2024 with sustained Mike-post updates and strong community-grower documentation (calen, BACPS show).
Standout traits
- Dark purple-black throat with intricate background pattern
- Strong outdoor color
- Cool-weather-tolerant (oreophila ancestry)
Photos
Eight Mike-source photos imported, 2012-2023.
Standout traits
- Extremely dark purple-black throat with intricate background colors
- Strong outdoor color development (no greenhouse needed)
- Cool-spring-tolerant — Mike (post #16, 2020-06-15) credits oreophila ancestry
- Under-rated cultivar performance even in marginal weather
- Sister-cultivar 'Persian Rug' (cobragreene, post #20, 2024-09-26) — Karen Oudean also bred this
Cultivation
Outdoor Northern California. Tolerant of cooler/marginal weather. Reliable color year-on-year.
Photos (8)
Naming
Cultivar name (registered): refers to the intricate background pattern + dark-purple-black throat contrast. CPN cultivar description: v38n2p56_58.