Smith’s Candy Stripe
Colors
YellowWhitePink
Description
A variegated form of Smith's Candy Stripe that originated from Smith's Candy Stripe and has maintained variegation for over 15 years. The flower opens from darker pink and fades to lighter pink. Features a visible star in the center. Good blooming habit consistent with Smith's Candy Stripe parent. Foliage is bluish-green with light yellow, nearly white edges.
Appearance
Darker pink fading to lighter pink with visible star center. Variegated foliage: bluish-green leaves with light yellow to almost white edges.
Bloom
Good blooming habit, flowers open from darker pink and fade to lighter pink.
Growth & Foliage
Upland type. Variegation stable over 15+ years.
Provenance
Originated naturally from Smith's Candy Stripe and maintains stable variegation.
Also Known As
Gulf Streamaka
Details
Hybridizer
Smith Candy Stripe
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
Source
Upland
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
Visible star in the center. See Smith's Candy Apple. Smith’s Candy Stripe Variegated. Upland This variety come from Smith Candy Stripe, it happens naturally by itself and it stays variegated for over15 yrs now, flower open from darker pink and fade to lighter pink. Good blooming as similar as smith candy stripe. The color of the leaves is bluish-green with light yellow, almost white along the edge of the leaves.
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