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
‘Kimo’
Flower strong orange-yellow, moderate pink bands on front and back Petal wide, round tip, highly overlapping; wide, moderate pink band on front and wide, strong pink band on back; heavy texture Size three inches in diameter Scent slight lemon fragrance Stalk dark red, smooth, upright, tight flower clusters Keeping quality good Leaves light green with acuminate tips Plant habit upright, open branching; suitable for landscaping Bearing habit April to November, moderate flower production Parentage seedling from ‘Gold’ Remarks This new cultivar, selected from a seedling population on the basis of its flower shape, color pattern, and keeping quality, is recommended for home gardens. Released by CTAHR in 1970.
From the publication:
Plumeria in Hawaii
By Richard A. Criley
Department of Plant and Soil ...Read More