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Lemon Chiffon

UnverifiedPSA #235
Colors
WhitePinkOrangeYellow

Description

Registered as #235. Produces 3-5" white and yellow flowers with large oval petals that reflex backwards and moderate overlap. The fragrance is a strong, unique lemon or lemon-meringue citrus scent. Petals are white on the edges, blending to solid yellow into an orange center, with slightly upturned inner edges and no bands on the reverse. Keeping quality is good, though there is a high tendency to fade. A medium grower with average branching and thin, lanky branches. Leaves are light green, elliptical with acute tips, sometimes bearing distinctive bright yellow speckles along the margins. A very heavy bloomer and seed setter, easy to bloom, fast growing. Similar to Celadine but with wider petals, a green throat, and no pink on the bud or reverse stripe. Not cold tolerant.

Appearance

Large oval petals that reflex backward, 3-5", with moderate overlap. White on the edges blending to solid yellow into an orange center; slightly upturned inner edges; no reverse bands.

Bloom

Very heavy bloomer.

Fragrance

Strong, unique lemon / lemon-meringue citrus scent.

Growth & Foliage

Medium grower with average branching; thin, slightly lanky branches. Light green elliptical leaves with acute tips, sometimes with bright yellow speckles along the margins. Fast grower and heavy seed setter.

Cultivation Tips

Keeping quality good, with a high tendency to fade. Not cold tolerant.

Provenance

Registration #235.

Also Known As

Details

Growth Habit
medium
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
PSA #
235
Size (in)
4-5
Fragrance Strength
lemon, strong lemon, strong un
Anecdotal Notes
Diana

#235 3" white and yellow with lemon fragrance with large oval petals that reflex backwards. Moderate overlap, strong lemon fragrance, 34". Keeping quality good. Yellow with large oval petals, reflex backward, moderate overlap. Lemon fragrance, strong unique lemon scent, Very nice soft yellow. Very heavy bloomer with rounded petals. Fast grower. White and yellow blooms, elliptical slightly overlapped oval petals 3". White on the edges, blending to solid yellow into the orange center with slightly upturned inner edges. No bands on reverse. Keeping quality is average with a high tendency to fade. Medium grower. Branching is average. Elliptical light green leaves have acute tips and yellow speckles on the leaf margins. Keeping quality good. Lemony yellow and sweet lemon meringue fragrance, profuse bloomer and seed setter. A very beautiful tree. The most striking is that occasionally the leaves have yellow dots along the edge. Moderate overlapping 4-5" white with a fantastic deep yellow center, large oval petals that reflex backwards. A very beautiful well branched, medium tree. Strong Sweet Citrus Fragrance. Similar to Celadine, but with wider petals. Thin branches, a bit lanky. Medium lemon/citrus fragrance, green throat, and no pink on the bud or stripe on the back, and frequently the leaves have bright yellow spots along the edges. Easy bloomer. Not cold tolerant.

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Quick Facts

Size4-5"
Fragrancelemon, strong lemon, strong un
Colors4