By Richard A. Criley
Department of Plant and Soil ...Read MoreSciences
College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
University of Hawaii at Manoa
January, 2005
Cerise
Flower moderate red with small, brilliant, moderate yellow center, strong red bands on back Petal narrow, elliptical, twisted, pointed tip, slightly overlapping; narrow, strong red band on back, fair texture Size three-and-one-quarter inches in diameter Scent slight sweet fragrance Stalk dark red, hairy, pendent, loose flower clusters Keeping quality fair Leaves light green with acuminate tips Plant habit upright, open branching, suitable for landscaping Bearing habit April to October, moderate flower production Parentage P. rubra f. rubra Remarks Recommended for home gardens, this cultivar produces large clusters of flowers.
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