Cancun Dreams
Colors
PinkYellowRedOrange
Description
A mix of reddish tones that fade after a day or two to give clusters an interesting two-tone effect. Deep red with darker red center and maroon red stripe on reverse. Round petals. Deeper pink/almost red with heat, fading after initial opening. Sets seed.
Appearance
Mix of reddish tones. Deep red with darker red center, maroon red stripe on reverse. Round petals. Red, orange, yellow center depending on heat.
Bloom
Changes color over time.
Fragrance
Mild spicy scent like the women's perfume Samsara by Guerlaine. Almost spicy cinnamon scent. Very sweet fruity scent.
Growth & Foliage
Slow grower. Slow to emerge from dormancy.
Cultivation Tips
Prone to black tip.
Also Known As
Details
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Source
C Stars
Fragrance Strength
mild spicy, sweet, spicy cinna
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
A mix of reddish tones that fade after a day or two to give clusters an interesting two-tone effect. Mild spicy scent like the women’s perfume Samsara by Guerlaine. Deep red with darker red center, maroon red stripe on reverse, round petals. Sweet fragrance. Recommended for the coast. Deeper pink/almost red with heat when it first opens then fades. Almost spicy cinnamon scent. Dark pink band on back as well as on top. Red, orange, yellow center depending on heat. Prone to black tip. Slow to emerge from dormancy. Slow grower. Very sweet fruity scent. Sets seed.
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Fragrancemild spicy, sweet, spicy cinna
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