Sweet Chariot, miniature, patio, bred by American monthly breeder Ralph S. Moore, launched in 1984, registered as MORchari.
The décor is a mixture of fuchsia or purple, cup-shaped or pompom-shaped flowers. Small flowers, flower diameter 2-3 cm, full flower type, completely heavy petals, the number of petals is about 40. There is a rich Damascus aroma. Multi-season repeated flowering, huge flower volume, cluster-like opening.
Plant height 30 to 45 cm, width 45 to 75 cm.
Cold tolerance: USDA6B and warmer.
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The Sweet Carriage is a very beloved little flower micro moon, small in size and amazing in energy. Although the flowers are not large, the flower diameter is only about 3cm, but the flowers bloom in clusters, the amount of flowers is huge, it is easy to burst pots, and the effect is very spectacular after the pompom-shaped flowers are bloomed in clusters. The single flowering period is about 3 days.
My seedling was bought in August last year, so the plant is not very large now, but this year's flowers are already amazing.
The blades of the sweet carriage are not large, medium green. Aunt Maggie's leaves are also small and lighter in color. Could it be that the small leaves and light color are common features of the small flower moon season?
Because of its bursting pot flowering and strong fragrance, the sweet carriage is also called "popcorn purple". Looking at this cluster of flowers, it really lives up to its name.
The sweet carriages are hardy and are still blooming in mid-November last winter. However, it has been observed that the disease resistance is general, and dark spots will occur.
After these flower buds are all open, it will be more spectacular, right?
Note: Ralph S. Moore (1907-2009) is considered the father of the modern miniature moon season, famous for his green ice, vineyard songs, etc. are his works.