Purple Magic

[Nievesgirl]

Does any one have one ?  I would like more info on this cultivar 

Also , just noting I was getting this cv confused with purple majesty , I saw how Purple majesty looked and it remind me of red snapper minus the grown/double and red

[Charlie]

This topic is one that has had me curious for years. I think but do not know that Purple Magic and Purple Majesty are the same variety. Purple Majesty is the name that Dale Dubin gave to it. I don't know who changed the name but it appeared commercially years later as Purple Magic.

The flower is large and colorful, varying from deep purple to more reddish depending on weather and other conditions. The white markings it has come out more in hotter weather. The form is often a bit wild but all in all it is a pretty flower with good color. Perhaps the biggest drawback to it is the bush, which tends to flop rather badly if not trained when young.

I found a photo of Purple Majesty dating back to 2000 and also attached one of Purple Magic taken last year. The resemblance is obvious and it seems likely that they are the same cultivar.

Charlie

[Nievesgirl]

Thanks for the info , I kept seeing Purple majesty with a crown or semi double so I thought they where different.

[Charlie]

I've not seen the Purple Majesty flowers you refer to but it is not uncommon for some varieties to throw a petaloid or extra petal at times, usually when it's hot.

Charlie