Working the rows like a seasoned runway model, the lovely Penhill Watermelon is a tall glass of water with a stylish flair that demands attention! Her fruit colored petals wave flow gracefully down and and around like ribbons in the breeze, captivating the eye like a true garden diva.
Bloom Size: (AA) Giant | over 10”
Bloom Form: (ID) Informal Decorative
Bloom Color: (LB) Light Blend of peach, coral, pink and yellow
Plant Height: 4’-5’
Foliage: Stems are dark green, strong and straight. Anthocyanins present in main stems create beautiful purple hues along the stem line. Whorled leaves are dark green and lanceolate in shape; pinnate leaflets are dentate with broad blunt teeth.
ADS Class: 0110
Year Introduced/Origin: 2000, South Africa
Hybridizer: Maritz
Grower’s Notes:
✔️ Extremely productive. Color vibrancy changes as the season progresses, a beautiful metamorphosis to behold.
✔️ This plant is tall and loves to stretch her legs, so she definitely needs extra support to keep her branches and big blooms safe from the winds of summer.
✔️ Tolerant of higher temperatures and humidity
✔️ Fair tuber producer. As with all varieties, tuber production increases with regular deadheading and disbudding.
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