By Richard A. Criley
Department of Plant and Soil S...Read Moreciences
College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
University of Hawaii at Manoa
January, 2005
‘Japanese Lantern’ (‘Flower Basket’)
Flower moderate strong red with small, brilliant yellow center Petal narrow, elliptical, pointed tip twisting downward; narrow, strong red band on back; poor texture Size three inches in diameter Scent slight sweet Stalk dark red, smooth, pendent, loose flower clusters Keeping quality poor Leaves light green with acuminate tips Plant habit sprawling, dense branching; suitable for landscaping where dense shade is desired Bearing habit March to November, heavy flower production Parentage P. rubra f. rubra Remarks As with ‘Cerise,' large clusters of flowers are abundantly produced. During December, flower production is moderate.
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