EXOTIC EMPIRE---(Empire Returns x ((Pure and Simple x Seedling) x Childhood Treasure) 28” scapes. 6” flowers. Semi-evergreen. Midseason. Recurrent. An intense orange gold flower that has extremely heavy substance and carries a heavily sculpted or embossed throat pattern. Flowers are very broad and full with the petal edges being slightly ruffled. A small olive heart accentuates the petal sculpting. Substance holds extremely well in full sun. A bright beacon in the garden. Well branched scapes. Fertile, and a good parent for sculpted throats.