Caribbean Sunset
UnverifiedPSA #186
Colors
YellowPinkOrange
Description
Caribbean Sunset (#186) originated in Barbados. Flowers are medium pink, 2.5 to 3 inches, with elliptical, slightly overlapped, rounded petals and a yellow-orange center. Keeping quality is good, with an average tendency to fade. Fragrance is a waxy coconut. Leaves are oblanceolate green with green edges and acuminate tips. The plant is a medium-to-tall grower with average branching. The flower is described as Kimo-like rainbow coloration.
Appearance
2.5 to 3-inch medium pink flowers with elliptical, slightly overlapped, rounded petals and a yellow-orange center; resembles a Kimo-style rainbow flower.
Fragrance
Waxy coconut.
Growth & Foliage
Medium-to-tall grower with average branching. Oblanceolate green leaves with green edges and acuminate tips.
Cultivation Tips
Good keeping quality, with an average tendency to fade.
Provenance
From Barbados.
Also Known As
Details
Growth Habit
medium
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
PSA #
186
Size (in)
2-3
Fragrance Strength
waxy coconut
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
#186 Barbados Medium pink, elliptical slightly overlapped rounded petals 2 ½ to 3”. Yellow orange center. Keeping quality is good with an average tendency to fade. Medium to tall grower. Branching is average. Oblanceolate green leaves have a green edge and acuminate tips. 2 1/2-3" pink with waxy coconut fragrance. Kimo like rainbow flower.
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Size2-3"
Fragrancewaxy coconut
Colors3
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