Corolla color : lavender purple veined rose on the 4 middle 51mm long serrated petals, encircled by curled and fluted bright candy pink 35mm long petals with a few lavender markings
Corolla opening color : lavender purple veined rose on the 4 middle 51mm long serrated petals, encircled by curled and fluted bright candy pink 35mm long petals with a few lavender markings
Corolla mature color : lavender magenta in the center with outer petals remaining candy pink
Corolla shape : fully flared
Corolla silhouette : fully flared
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STAMENS and PISTIL
Stamens : 25-30mm below corolla and splay out on maturity
Filaments : rose red
Anthers : red
Pistil : 51mm below corolla
Style : deep pink
Stigma : white
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MISCELLANEOUS
Flower : double
Flower size : medium to large
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Flower bud : Large, broad pointed
Habit : trailing
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Suitable as : basket or pot plant
Light/Climate : filtered light in a cool climate but is heat tolerant if shaded
Optimal light conditions : filtered light
Remarks : Early continuous blooming but not very self-branching, best pinched at 3 pairs of leaves with new growth springing from just above soil level or low on branches, willowy,
Named : Royal Ascot is a sought after residential and commercial development situated on the Atlantic coastline, in the suburb of Milnerton, Cape Town, South Africa
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Year (of registration) : 1985
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Breeder (or finder) : Milton Bunty
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Country : South Africa
Tested : 3 years in Cape Town, South Africa
Distinguished by : bloom shape and size, coloring, vigorous growth and very long (127mm) (5) pedicles
