Sarr. X Stevensii

[Manolowski]

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]

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

 

[Manolowski]

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

 

[Manolowski]

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

 

[gardenofeden]

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

 

[Manolowski]

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