Hawaiian Sunset
Colors
RedYellowWhitePinkOrange
Description
Hawaiian Sunset, possibly Rainbow Moragne and similar to Moragne 93, is a seedling of Kimi Moragne from JL. The 3.5 to 4 inch flowers are hot pink to red-orange with heavy veining and a yellow to orange-yellow center, with velvet sheen on the back and reddish-velvet bands on the reverse. Petals are round and moderately overlapping, sometimes obovate. The flower shows streaking white veins radiating from a vivid pink front when in cooler conditions; in heat, colors intensify to nearly red (often with six or seven petals), while the subtle soft pink, dark veining, and yellow center are lost. Keeping quality is fair, fragrance is outstanding, variously described as sweet, strong frangipani, or oregano-like. The tree grows tall but well-clad, with a beefy, upright habit, blooms profusely once established, and roots and grows slowly. Seldom sets seed. Recommended for its fragrance.
Appearance
Large 3.5 to 4 inch flowers ranging from hot pink with streaking white veins to dark reddish-pink or nearly red with dark veining; yellow to orange-yellow center; velvet sheen and reddish-orange velvet bands on the reverse; petals round or obovate, moderately overlapping.
Bloom
Flowers profusely once established; color shifts strongly with temperature; seldom sets seed.
Fragrance
Outstanding, sweet, strong frangipani scent; some describe it as oregano-like.
Growth & Foliage
Tall but well-clad tree with beefy, upright habit; slow rooter and slow grower.
Cultivation Tips
Fair keeping quality; looks better without intense heat, as dark colors can overwhelm the bloom's subtlety. Recommended for fragrance.
Provenance
From JL; possibly Rainbow Moragne; similar to Moragne 93; seedling of Kimi Moragne.
Also Known As
Details
Hybridizer
Moragne
Parentage
Seedling of Kimi Moragne
Growth Habit
tall
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Source
JL
Size (in)
4
Fragrance Strength
strongly, mild sweet, sweet, f
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Size4"
Fragrancestrongly, mild sweet, sweet, f
Colors5
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