Lunar Eclipse
Colors
OrangePinkGoldenYellow
Description
Cultivar from Kukiat that resembles Elizabeth Thornton. Produces large 3.5 to 4-inch blooms with deep pink edges extending almost to the center of each petal, where golden-yellow and orange take over. Has a nicely spreading growth habit. Sets seed.
Appearance
3.5 to 4-inch blooms with deep pink edges extending nearly to the center, transitioning into golden-yellow and orange.
Fragrance
Strong, sweet.
Growth & Foliage
Nicely spreading habit.
Provenance
From Kukiat.
Also Known As
Details
Hybridizer
Thornton
Growth Habit
spreading
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Source
Thornton
Size (in)
3.5
Fragrance Strength
sweet
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Size3.5"
Fragrancesweet
Colors4
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