THE BATTLE BELONGS TO THE LORD

(N. Ripley 2016) 09NR022G (Rolling Raven x Orchid Waterfall) Tet. Here is a flower that has been a winner since first bloom. I would walk around this plant amazed at the stunning color and strength of the whole plant. Scapes are strong and carry the blooms nicely, and the turgid petaled blooms don’t lose their color in the sun. The flower is an Unusual Form cascade, 6.5”flower, longer wingspan, 40-43” height, hardy and very dormant in zone 4. I think The Battle Belongs to the Lord could go farther north with no trouble.

The Battle Belongs to the Lord brings a new color to our palette of the unusual form class. I tried for a long while to think of what color I feel The Battle Belongs to the Lord is in the plant world. A friend poured Cabernet into a crystal glass and said isn’t this the right color? Yes, that is what I would say the color is like. A deep velvet cabernet suffused with violet tones. A large glowing yellow-gold throat ending with an olive green heart. The color is very unusual. Early morning opener in our garden. I named "The Battle Belongs to the Lord" for all my Family and Friends who have or are now battling cancer. Pod and pollen fertile. Double fan, $75.00.