Mr. B
Colors
PinkPurple
Description
Mr. B is from Ambassador JL, named for Emerson Willis. It produces 4 inch fuchsia, pinkish, purplish, lavender flowers that deepen toward purple as the season progresses and in heat. It is a long-season bloomer with large inflorescence heads. The plant has a balanced, strong, thick, sturdy growth habit and is a fast grower. It does not like heat, which can cause petals to wilt and buds to drop. Sets seed.
Appearance
4 inch flowers in fuchsia, pinkish, purplish, and lavender shades, deepening to purple in heat and as the season progresses.
Bloom
Long-season bloomer with large inflorescence heads. Sets seed.
Fragrance
Strong grape.
Growth & Foliage
Balanced, strong, thick, sturdy growth habit; fast grower.
Cultivation Tips
Roots easily. Dislikes heat; petals wilt and some buds drop. Blooms well in cooler weather.
Provenance
From Ambassador JL; named for Emerson Willis.
Also Known As
4714 Mraka
Details
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Source
JL
Size (in)
4
Fragrance Strength
easily powerful, strong grape
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Size4"
Fragranceeasily powerful, strong grape
Colors2
Aliases1
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