Cancun Originally
Colors
PinkRed
Description
Cancun originates from Mexico and is similar to Pink Sunset and Tornado; an Australian version is known as DJ’s. Flowers are 3 to 4 inches with a blend of rose pink and deep lolly pink, occasionally with rose pink or red lines radiating from the center, and exhibit grainy pigmentation. Keeping quality is very good and the fragrance is sweet. Bloom size increases with tree maturity, reaching up to 4 inches of bright pink. Sets seed.
Appearance
3 to 4-inch flowers blending rose pink and deep lolly pink, sometimes with rose pink or red lines radiating from the center, and grainy pigmentation.
Bloom
Blooms are huge once the tree matures.
Fragrance
Nice, lovely, sweet fragrance.
Cultivation Tips
Very good keeping quality. Sets seed.
Provenance
Originally from Mexico. An Australian version exists as DJ’s.
Also Known As
Details
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Source
Oz
Size (in)
3
Fragrance Strength
sweet
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Size3"
Fragrancesweet
Colors2
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