{"product_id":"r-nicandra-newman","title":"R. 'Nicandra Newman'","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e‘Nicandra Newman’ was hybridized by \u003cstrong\u003eLoyd Newcomb in 1970\u003c\/strong\u003e in Snohomish, Washington, from the cross \u003cstrong\u003e‘Anna’ × ‘Cotton Candy’\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was grown to first flower in 1980 and subsequently named, introduced, and registered by Loyd and Edna Newcomb in 1991–1992. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are the outstanding feature. They are \u003cstrong\u003every large, fragrant, openly funnel-shaped blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e, approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4½ inches across\u003c\/strong\u003e, with five to seven slightly frilled lobes. The official registration describes them as \u003cstrong\u003every pale purple\u003c\/strong\u003e, edged in deeper purplish pink, with a \u003cstrong\u003eprominent dark-red throat\u003c\/strong\u003e and additional reddish speckling above the throat. The reverse of the petals is light purplish pink with darker rays. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are carried in \u003cstrong\u003elarge, ball-shaped trusses of approximately 12–14 blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e, with trusses reaching about \u003cstrong\u003e7 inches across and 7 inches high\u003c\/strong\u003e. The combination of enormous individual flowers, full trusses, fragrance, and the contrasting dark throat makes this a particularly showy cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage is also impressive. The leaves are \u003cstrong\u003elarge, glossy, elliptic, and dark green\u003c\/strong\u003e, generally about \u003cstrong\u003e5–6¾ inches long and 2–2½ inches wide\u003c\/strong\u003e. The plant has an upright, spreading habit and is described as very floriferous.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Singing Tree Gardens Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 gal size","offer_id":71278686437629,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1342\/7035\/files\/NicandraiNewmanDM25text.jpg?v=1789064632","url":"https:\/\/singtree.com\/products\/r-nicandra-newman","provider":"Singing Tree Gardens Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}