Mimosa is a cross of Clementine and Purple Punch, known for a bright citrus-and-berry profile that reads genuinely like the brunch cocktail it is named after. It is uncharacteristically uplifting for something with Purple Punch in it.
Crossed with GMO it produced Garlic Cocktail, which sits directly behind our Baijiu — and it is the reason that garlic cultivar has citrus running through it rather than being pure funk. Without Mimosa in the pedigree, Baijiu would be a considerably narrower plant.
Mimosa at a Glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Genetics | Clementine × Purple Punch |
| Aroma | Orange citrus, berry, sweet |
| Flavour | Bright citrus with tropical berry |
| Effect | Uplifting, clear, sociable |
| Colour | Purple expression from the Punch side |
| Best for | Daytime and afternoon |
| Notable descendant | Garlic Cocktail |
The Parents
Clementine
Clementine is a Tangie and Lemon Skunk cross, and it is one of the most reliably citrus-forward cultivars available. It supplies almost all of the orange character.
Purple Punch
Purple Punch is Larry OG crossed with Granddaddy Purple, known for grape and berry sweetness, strong colour expression and a heavy, sedating effect.
That last part is what makes Mimosa interesting. Purple Punch is a famously sleepy cultivar, and Mimosa is not — the Clementine side dominates the effect as thoroughly as it dominates the nose.
| Parent | Lineage | Contributed to Mimosa |
|---|---|---|
| Clementine | Tangie × Lemon Skunk | Orange citrus, uplift, clarity |
| Purple Punch | Larry OG × Granddaddy Purple | Berry sweetness, colour |
| Mimosa | The cross | Bright citrus-berry, uplifting |
This Mimosa strain profile covers reported effects and cultivation characteristics.
The Name
A mimosa is orange juice and sparkling wine, and the cultivar earns the comparison more honestly than most cannabis naming does. The orange is genuinely the dominant note.
That is worth saying because a great many strain names describe an aspiration rather than an aroma. Mimosa is one of the cases where the name is a useful description.
Why It Became a Breeding Parent
Mimosa offers something in short supply: genuine citrus brightness that survives being crossed into heavier cultivars.
Most sweet parents get buried when crossed with gas or funk. Mimosa holds its ground, which is why breeders reach for it when they want to lift something without erasing its character.
- Citrus that persists. The orange note survives distant crosses.
- Uplifting effect. Counteracts sedating partners.
- Colour. Purple expression carries through.
- Broad appeal. Citrus profiles are widely liked.
Mimosa and Garlic Cocktail
This is the cross that matters to us. Uprising Seed Co crossed GMO with Mimosa to make Garlic Cocktail, and the result is one of the more unusual pairings in cannabis.
GMO is savoury garlic and onion funk. Mimosa is bright orange citrus. The two do not blend so much as sit against each other — funk on the inhale, orange-soda sweetness on the exhale.
| Step | Cross | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clementine × Purple Punch | Mimosa — bright citrus berry |
| 2 | GMO × Mimosa | Garlic Cocktail — funk meets citrus |
| 3 | Sherbcake × Garlic Cocktail | Baijiu — garlic, citrus, blueberry hint |
Our Baijiu profile covers the finished cultivar. The citrus in it is Mimosa showing through two generations of crossing, and our GMO guide covers the savoury half.
Where the Citrus Comes From
Clementine deserves more attention than it usually gets. It is a Tangie and Lemon Skunk cross, and both of those parents are themselves citrus specialists.
Tangie descends from California Orange and is one of the most orange-forward cultivars ever bred. Lemon Skunk adds a sharper citrus edge over Skunk structure. Stacking two citrus parents is what gives Clementine, and then Mimosa, citrus that survives being crossed into almost anything.
| Generation | Cross | Citrus intensity |
|---|---|---|
| Tangie | California Orange × Skunk | Very high |
| Lemon Skunk | Skunk phenotype selection | High, sharper |
| Clementine | Tangie × Lemon Skunk | Concentrated orange |
| Mimosa | Clementine × Purple Punch | Orange with berry underneath |
The Purple Punch Surprise
Purple Punch is one of the more reliably sedating cultivars in circulation. Larry OG and Granddaddy Purple are both heavy, and the offspring usually inherit it.
Mimosa is the exception. The effect leans clearly toward the Clementine side, uplifting and sociable, with Purple Punch contributing sweetness and colour rather than weight.
That is genuinely unusual and it is much of why Mimosa became popular. You get berry sweetness and purple expression without the sedation that normally accompanies them.
| Trait | Expected from Purple Punch | What Mimosa actually does |
|---|---|---|
| Effect | Heavy, sedating | Uplifting, clear |
| Colour | Strong purple | Strong purple — as expected |
| Sweetness | Grape and berry | Berry, under citrus |
| Best time of day | Evening | Daytime |
The Colour Question
Purple Punch passes strong anthocyanin expression to its offspring, and Mimosa frequently purples in cool finishes.
As always, colour is a pigment rather than a quality marker. It photographs well and contributes nothing to flavour or effect. Our terpenes guide covers what actually determines the experience.
Storage
Citrus-dominant cultivars are the least forgiving in storage. Limonene is highly volatile and it goes first, leaving berry sweetness behind without the brightness that made the cultivar interesting. Buy fresh and keep it sealed, cool and dark.
Growing Notes
- Protect the citrus. Limonene-dominant profiles are the first to fade with heat.
- Cool late flower for colour, but not at the expense of terpene retention.
- Feed conservatively. Brightness goes first under heavy nitrogen.
- Slow dry. Citrus is volatile and a fast dry strips it entirely.
See harvesting, drying and curing — citrus-forward cultivars are the least forgiving of a rushed finish.
Mimosa as a Daytime Option
Genuinely functional daytime cultivars are less common than menus suggest, because most modern breeding leans indica-dominant for structural and commercial reasons.
Mimosa is one of the reliable answers. It is bright, clear and sociable without the sharpness some sativa-leaning cultivars carry, and the berry sweetness makes it approachable.
| Looking for | Mimosa delivers |
|---|---|
| Daytime clarity | Yes — uplifting, low body load |
| Citrus flavour | Yes — strongly orange-forward |
| Sedation | No, despite the Purple Punch parent |
| Colour and bag appeal | Yes, in cool finishes |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Mimosa genetics?
Mimosa is Clementine crossed with Purple Punch. Clementine supplies the orange citrus; Purple Punch supplies berry sweetness and colour.
Is Mimosa sedating?
Generally no, which is surprising given the Purple Punch parent. The Clementine side dominates and the effect is uplifting and clear.
What does Mimosa taste like?
Bright orange citrus with tropical berry underneath — genuinely reminiscent of the cocktail it is named after.
What strains come from Mimosa?
Garlic Cocktail most notably, which is GMO crossed with Mimosa and sits behind a number of savoury-citrus cultivars.
Why does Mimosa turn purple?
Anthocyanin expression inherited from Purple Punch, which shows more strongly in cool late-flower temperatures. It does not affect flavour or potency.
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Related reading: The Purple Punch parent profile.