Thornton Lilac
Colors
PurpleYellow
Description
Grows in a very upright fashion, 3-4”. The fragrance is light. Large clusters, pale 3-4" lilac, widely separated petals, yellow center, sweet fragrance. Lei quality over 12 days. Sets seed.
Appearance
4" blooms; Colors include yellow
Bloom
Large clusters
Fragrance
Light with sweet notes
Also Known As
Mauve OP seedling of Elizabeth Thorntonaka
Details
Hybridizer
Thornton
Parentage
Seedling of Elizabeth Thornton
Growth Habit
upright
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Size (in)
3-4
Fragrance Strength
sweet
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
Grows in a very upright fashion, 3-4”. The fragrance is light. Large clusters, pale 3-4" lilac, widely separated petals, yellow center, sweet fragrance. Lei quality over 12 days. Sets seed.
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Size3-4"
Fragrancesweet
Colors2
Aliases1
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