Sarr. X Stevensii

M

Manolowski

• Nov 5, 2001

• #1

Hi,
I just bought a gorgeus Sarr. Stevensii (syn. catestaei) and after doing some search I got to know that this is a hybrid from S. flava x S. purpurea. I've read this info from diferent sources but I'm still doubtfull because I cannot see the S. purpurea genes in it, I would rather go for a Leucophylla.

What do you think?. Could you confirm this?.

Thanks.

 

gardenofeden

• Nov 5, 2001

• #2

officially the cross is flavaxpurp, but the plant cultivar commonly called stevensii does have some leuco in it.

 

M

Manolowski

• Nov 6, 2001

• #3

So the commonly called stevensii is different from the official cross stevensii? Are they different plants with the same name?

 

M

Manolowski

• Nov 6, 2001

• #4

So the commonly called stevensii is different from the official cross stevensii? Are they different plants with the same name?

 

gardenofeden

• Nov 6, 2001

• #5

recent correspondence: "stevensii= colourful hybrid of Leuco. and Rubra gulfensis. It's like a red leuco, and in full sun the lid is a very deep burgundy colour"
stevensii is also an invalid name for xcatesbei

 

M

Manolowski

• Nov 7, 2001

• #6

Leucophylla X Rubra gulfensis is a more believable version. Thank you for the explanation.