International Succulent Introductions
Plant Introductions of the Huntington Botanical Gardens
(published in the Cactus and Succulent Journal)
Vol. 74 (2), March - April, 2002
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ISI 2002-46. Echinopsis ‘Keepsake’
(1633-18). Flower to 4_ inches (11_ cm) across. Petals progressively longer from inners to outers, inners somewhat broad, truncate to slightly emarginate, tips lacerate, colored attractive light russet with purplish-pink midrib. Outer stamens in handsomely wide circle; all filaments milky purplish-pink. Throat green, contrasting strongly to the russet and pink of the petals and filaments. Stem semicolumnar, to 2_ inches (7 cm) in diameter, handsomely adorned in closely spaced spines, spines to 5/8 inches (16 mm) in length. The coloration of the ‘Keepsake’ flower has caused visitors to the Huntington to stop and admire the blossom’s subtle, sort of old-fashioned, sepia-toned beauty. The name, ‘Keepsake’, like that of another hybrid, ‘Reverie’, reflects that bygone-days quality. Even if you are not disposed to delicately colored flowers, though, think you might like this one! HBG 87022. Rooted offsets $7.50.
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