Raised by Morel, France, about 1900. Introduced into England by William Robinson in 1914 and named after his estate Gravetye Manor. Also bears miniature tulip-like flowers, however these open much more than cl.'Duchess of Albany' for example, perhaps a little too much, giving a gappy appearance to the flower as it ages. The four to six tepals are a very deep rich red and taper to a point, recurving as the flower matures. Reddish brown anthers. The flower, when fully open, measures about 6-8cm (2.5-3.5in) across. This cultivar is best grown at ground level through other ground cover plants, or even summer bedding plants, where its colourful flowers can best be enjoyed.
Raised by Morel, France, about 1900. Introduced into England by William Robinson in 1914 and named after his estate Gravetye Manor. Also bears miniature tulip-like flowers, however these open much more than cl.'Duchess of Albany' for example, perhaps a little too much, giving a gappy appearance to the flower as it ages. The four to six tepals are a very deep rich red and taper to a point, recurving as the flower matures. Reddish brown anthers. The flower, when fully open, measures about 6-8cm (2.5-3.5in) across. This cultivar is best grown at ground level through other ground cover plants, or even summer bedding plants, where its colourful flowers can best be enjoyed.
