Hot Embers
Colors
YellowPinkOrangeRed
Description
Red-orange flower reminiscent of fire, measuring 3 to 4 inches with highly overlapping oval petals. Blooms open nearly pure red and fade to pink and orange, with a slight yellow tinge. Good keeping quality, a unique spicy scent, and excellent fragrance. Medium-sized upright tree with good-sized wood. Sets seed.
Appearance
Intense red-orange with a tinge of yellow. Highly overlapping oval petals. Opens almost pure red, fading to pink and orange.
Bloom
3 to 4 inch flowers with good keeping quality.
Fragrance
Unique, nice spicy scent.
Growth & Foliage
Good upright grower with substantial wood. Medium-sized tree.
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Details
Growth Habit
upright
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Size (in)
3-4
Fragrance Strength
spicy, unique spicy
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Size3-4"
Fragrancespicy, unique spicy
Colors4
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