Fito's Red or Fisto Red (
Colors
Red
Description
Fito's Red (also Fisto Red) was named after Fisto, an Orange County grower of long ago. It has the same color as Hilo Beauty but a different flower shape and sets seed. Also referenced: FJ's Flight from Florida Colors Nursery, named in memory of FJ Schexnayder Jr., Kay's oldest brother, who passed away on February 1, 2019.
Appearance
Same color as Hilo Beauty but a different flower shape.
Growth & Foliage
Sets seed.
Provenance
Named after Fisto, an Orange County grower from long ago. FJ's Flight, Florida Colors Nursery, was named in memory of FJ Schexnayder Jr., who died February 1, 2019.
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Details
Hybridizer
Florida Colors Nursery
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Source
Upland
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
)? Fisto was the name of an OC grower from long ago. Same color as Hilo Beauty but a different shape. Sets seed. FJ's Flight Florida Colors Nursery. Named in memory of FJ Schexnayder Jr. Kay's oldest brother who passed away on Feb 1st, 2019.
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