Dulcemia (also spelled Dulcimea or Dulce Mia) is a JJ introduction producing 3 to 4 inch streaked flowers in pink, orange and coral rainbow tones, sometimes solid salmon with an orange eye. Petals are thick with excellent keeping quality. It is a heavy bloomer recommended for coastal growing. Growth is slow but robust and compact.
Appearance
3 to 4 inch flowers in delicate rainbow streaks of pink, orange, coral, salmon and yellow, with strong veins and feathered edges. Some forms show solid salmon with an orange eye. Thick petals with excellent keeping quality.
Bloom
Heavy bloomer, producing clusters of 3 to 4 flowers.
Fragrance
Medium to strong peach-cream, floral, sweet scent.
Growth & Foliage
Semi-compact to compact form; slow but robust growth with thick branches and dark green foliage.
Cultivation Tips
Recommended for coastal planting.
Provenance
JJ introduction.
Also Known As
Orange SixtyakaOrange 60akaMai Taiaka
Details
Hybridizer
Jungle Jack
Growth Habit
semi-compact
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
Source
JJ
Size (in)
3-4
Fragrance Strength
floral, strong
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
JJ Beautiful pink rainbow with nice clusters of 3-4” flowers on a semi-compact form. Floral scent. Medium to compact growth with nice thick branches. 3”. Blooms fairly heavy and is a quick growing. The colors are amazing salmons and oranges. 3” solid salmon color with an orange eye. Heavy bloomer, compact grower. Thick petals and excellent keeping quality. Medium scent. Recommended for coast. Striking, delicately streaked 3-4" pink orange blooms with a hint of rainbow. Coloration ranges from pink and yellow to deep, rich, shimmering coral, always accented with strong veins and feathered edges. Thick petals, excellent keeping quality and heavy bloom production. Medium to strong peach cream scent. Slow growing but robust compact tree offset with dark green foliage.