Marble Ice Cream
Colors
RedOrangeWhiteCreamPink
Description
Cultivar from Kukiat producing somewhat cupped 3-inch pale pink and white blooms with dramatic deep red striping over a burgundy base and an orange throat. The striping is genetic and consistent, not viral. Stripes are crisp, uneven straight lines. Petals are thick. On mature trees, the branches develop a deep purplish coloration. Tall. A companion description of Marble Queen is included: virused, with medium to strong sweet fresh floral fragrance.
Appearance
Somewhat cupped, pale pink and white 3-inch blooms with dramatic deep red striping on a burgundy base and an orange throat; thick petals; stripes are crisp and uneven but straight lines.
Fragrance
Lovely, sweet, fresh floral with a fruity character.
Growth & Foliage
Tall; mature branches develop a deep purplish coloration.
Provenance
From Kukiat.
Also Known As
Details
Hybridizer
Kukiat
Growth Habit
tall
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
Size (in)
3
Fragrance Strength
fresh, fruity floral
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Size3"
Fragrancefresh, fruity floral
Colors5
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