Linda Gail
Colors
PurpleWhitePink
Description
From Richlin. Produces large, showy white blooms with a lavender rim and a sweet, fresh floral fragrance of medium to strong intensity. A reliable early bloomer that is temperamental and must be well established before it blooms heavily. Once established, huge inflorescences form, and when individual clusters fall more are ready to replace them. Often more lilac than pink. Sets seed. One of the best cultivars for fragrance, with the only reservation being relatively thin petals.
Appearance
White petals with a lavender rim; fairly large; color tends more lilac than pink. Petals are relatively thin.
Bloom
Huge inflorescences once established; reliable early bloomer.
Fragrance
Sweet, fresh floral; medium to strong intensity.
Growth & Foliage
Sets seed.
Cultivation Tips
Temperamental; needs to be well established before it blooms well. Recommended for fragrance.
Provenance
From Richlin.
Also Known As
Details
Hybridizer
Richlin
Growth Habit
medium
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Fragrance Strength
for, best for, sweetly
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Fragrancefor, best for, sweetly
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