Cultivar Name:
Meroo Melon
Hybridizer:
Alistair Hay
Seedling Parent:
Alistair Hay
Breeding History Set:
Arbovulsa
Name Status:
Established and Accepted
Publication:
Herald 12 (1) 2016
Pod Parent:
(“Strybing vulsa” X B.sanguinea)
Pollen Parent:
B.arborea
Species Group
Cold
Flower Color:
Apricot/Melon/Peach
Flower Form:
Single
Flower Position:
Pendent
Flower Shape:
Trumpet
Comments:
Lightly scented. virus (CDV) tolerant, very vigorous, flowers in summer heat(but then much paler); developing flower buds almost black