Apricot Purple – 

Origin & Breeding History

Apricot Purple originates from a unique chimera that emerged in 1998 during early experiments grafting annual hops onto cannabis. One grafted hops seedling fused with the cannabis stem; although the hops portion died, the graft union produced a new shoot with unusual sessile, smooth-edged, single leaves—a completely atypical trait for cannabis.

At that time, concepts such as horizontal gene transfer or graft-induced chimeras were largely unknown, leaving the mutation unexplained. Over the following years, this leaf mutation reappeared sporadically within thousands of offspring. Through careful selection, the line progressed from:

• Apricot Delia
• the colorful variant AD17
• to the stabilized phenotype Apricot Purple

Some individuals later misrepresented this mutation as a “Russian landrace.” In reality, both related mutations originate exclusively from Kalyseeds and form part of the breeding material established through meticulous work since 2007.

Genetics & Lineage

Apricot Purple is a selected expression from the Apricot Delia mutation pool, characterized by:

• Sessile single leaves (smooth-edged, lanceolate)
• Purple to blackish pigmentation
• Fruity aroma with blackberry dominance

Related line: Lollipop (Kalyseeds), with Blueberry Vaniluna Kush contributing to its genetics.

Aroma & Flavor

• Primary aroma: Blackberry / dark berries
• Secondary notes: Apricot, soft floral hints
• Flavor: Rich, fruity, smooth
• Smoke: Mild and berry-sweet, with subtle Kush undertones

Growth & Morphology

Growth Structure

• In clusters: forms a dense, strong hedge with excellent wind resistance
• As a single plant: displays a Mexican Sativa-like phenotype
• General appearance reminiscent of a bamboo hedge

Leaves

• Sessile, growing directly from the stem
• Single, smooth-edged leaves, a hallmark of the mutation

Flowers

• Long, foxtail-like colas
• Coloration ranges from purple to deep black-purple
• Good resin production with enhanced aroma expression
• Airier structure reduces risk of mold

Resistance & Outdoor Performance

Exceptional outdoor resilience:

• Pest-resistant
• Fungus- and mold-resistant
• Storm- and wind-resistant
• Rainproof
• Heat- and drought-tolerant

Apricot Purple thrives particularly well in tight group plantings, forming a robust, self-supporting structure.

Special Characteristics

• Rare chimera from early hops–cannabis graft experiments
• Unique sessile single-leaf trait
• Strong purple-to-black pigmentation
• Distinctive blackberry aroma
• Excellent outdoor performance in diverse climates