Gussied Up combines crisp white standards with richly patterned purple falls for a particularly sharp contrast. 35″ (89 cm), Midseason bloom. The standards are white with a subtle lavender flush toward the center, complemented by white style arms with gold crests. The falls are deep, rich purple, dramatically marked with white lines radiating outward and finished with a narrow white edge. Burnt-orange beards transition to lavender at the tips, adding another layer of color at the center. Sweet fragrance. Gussied Up is a sibling of Thundering Applause. (Thomas Johnson, 2021). Honorable Mention, 2023; Award of Merit, 2026. Photo from Mid-America Gardens.