LA Purple Push Pop
Cookies & Cream × Temple Flo × Purple Punch
La Purple Push Pop is a hybrid cultivar celebrated for its dessert-leaning profile, characterized by a candy-sweet aroma and dense, visually striking purple flowers. It is often favored for evening use, offering a balance of mood elevation and physical relaxation.
Appearance
La Purple Push Pop buds are typically medium to large, featuring tightly packed calyxes that can appear dark violet to nearly black, especially under cooler temperatures. Contrasting lime to forest-green foliage is often visible, accented by thick, amber-to-tangerine pistils. The flowers are notable for their heavy trichome coverage, giving them a frosted, resinous appearance that can make them feel tacky to the touch.
The structure of the buds is calyx-forward with dense interiors and limited stem material. Leaf morphology tends to be indica-leaning, with broad leaflets that become heavily coated in resin as the plant matures. This dense structure necessitates careful airflow management during cultivation.
Aroma & Flavor
The aroma of La Purple Push Pop is a complex blend of sweet and creamy notes, reminiscent of orange sherbet and vanilla ice cream, with an underlying grape candy scent. A subtle floral hint, often described as lavender, is also present, likely contributed by linalool. A peppery warmth, indicative of caryophyllene, can be detected, particularly when the flower is brought closer.
Upon grinding, the aroma intensifies, releasing notes of candied citrus, berry soda, and pastry cream. The flavor profile mirrors the aroma, delivering creamy vanilla and orange on the inhale, followed by a pop of grape candy. A floral and subtly peppery spice emerges mid-palate, leading to a smooth, confectionary finish with a lingering sherbet-like tang on the exhale.
Effects
La Purple Push Pop is generally considered an evening-friendly cultivar that promotes a sense of calm and relaxation. It is reported to provide a mood-lifting euphoric sensation that gradually gives way to a mounting physical calm.
Terpenes & Cannabinoids
This strain typically tests in the high-THC range, often falling between 20% and 28%, with minimal CBD content (<1%). The terpene profile is characterized by a combination of Limonene, Caryophyllene, and Linalool, contributing to its distinct aroma and flavor notes.
Origins & Lineage
La Purple Push Pop is a phenotype of the broader Purple Push Pop line, specifically selected or bred within the Los Angeles market. While reported pedigrees vary, common lineages include crosses such as Cookies & Cream x Temple Flo or Purple Punch x Cookies & Cream. These combinations are known to produce dessert-leaning hybrids with purple coloration and complex flavor profiles.
The LA-selected expression emphasizes visual appeal and pronounced dessert-like terpenes, aligning with consumer preferences in Southern California's adult-use market. Its development reflects a trend towards candy and cream-flavored genetics that emerged post-2018.
Growing Information
Cultivators often select for phenotypes that exhibit short-to-moderate internodal spacing and heavy calyx stacking, contributing to dense cola formation. The plants generally root reliably and experience moderate stretching after the light cycle flip, with a typical flowering time of 56–63 days. High resin output is a common characteristic, making it visually appealing but requiring attention to airflow due to bud density.