Pink Pearl Agastache is a striking flowering plant that defies expectation with its bold interior, bright pink flesh hidden beneath an unassuming exterior. Developed in California by renowned horticulturist Albert Etter, this variety brings theatrical color to late-season gardens and kitchens alike. Hardy in zone 6, it reaches a compact 18 inches tall and wide, thriving in full sun with minimal water once established. The blooms stretch from summer through fall, attracting pollinators while remaining resistant to deer browsing and drought stress.
Full Sun
Low
6-6
96in H x 18in W
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Moderate
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What makes Pink Pearl Agastache truly special is the surprise factor, a single bite reveals vibrant pink flesh that transforms ordinary fruit salads and homemade applesauce into something visually stunning. The plant's exceptional drought tolerance and deer resistance mean you can tuck it into challenging corners of the garden and forget about it until harvest time. Ripening in late September, it rewards patient gardeners with one of the most conversation-starting apples you can grow at home.
Pink Pearl shines in applications where its striking interior color becomes the main attraction. The flesh is ideal for making vivid pink applesauce that needs no food coloring, and sliced into fruit salads it provides both flavor and visual drama. Home cooks and gardeners who value aesthetics as much as taste have championed this variety for decades, turning it into a favorite for culinary presentation and edible garnishing.
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Harvest Pink Pearl Agastache in late September when the fruit reaches full maturity and the skin takes on its characteristic appearance. The apples will show readiness through their color development and should yield slightly to gentle pressure, indicating the flesh inside has developed its signature bright pink hue. Pick individually by gently lifting and twisting each fruit from the branch, taking care not to damage next year's fruiting spurs.
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“Pink Pearl Agastache owes its existence to Albert Etter, a California horticulturist whose passion for apple breeding resulted in this unexpected beauty. Etter's work in the early 20th century focused on creating apples with distinctive characteristics, and Pink Pearl stands as one of his most visually arresting creations. Though the variety carries both the name and breeding legacy of deliberate cultivation, it represents a moment in American pomology when novelty and flavor commanded equal attention from serious breeders.”