Malaysian Rainbow Malaysia(n) Red
Colors
PurpleWhiteRedPink
Description
Florida Colors Nursery cultivar producing 3-inch dark red flowers in large inflorescences. A medium to tall, heavy bloomer with bright pink peduncles. Buds are long and deep red, opening in big clusters. Tends to branch in threes and produces huge inflos. Nice white veining is present. Blooms deep red with black shading on the sides that fades to purple. Ease of rooting varies. Sets seed infrequently. Easy to grow.
Appearance
3-inch deep red flowers with nice white veining; black shading on the sides fading to purple.
Bloom
Huge inflorescences; great bloomer; long deep red buds open in big clusters from bright pink peduncles.
Fragrance
Strong, spicy rose.
Growth & Foliage
Medium to tall tree; tends to branch in threes.
Cultivation Tips
Easy to grow; ease of rooting varies.
Provenance
Florida Colors Nursery.
Also Known As
Details
Hybridizer
Florida Colors Nursery
Growth Habit
medium
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Size (in)
3
Fragrance Strength
strong spicy, spicy, strong
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
Florida Colors Nursery 3" Dark red large inflorescences with a strong spicy fragrance, great bloomer, medium tree with 3" deep red blooms. Tall grower but REALLY blooms. It tends to branch in threes. HUGE inflos. Bright pink peduncles. Long deep red buds that bloom in big clusters, spicy scent. Easy to root, or not easy to root. Nice white veining. Deep red when it blooms with black shading on the sides that fades into purple. Strong rose scent. Sets seed infrequently. Easy to grow. Tall grower. Malaysian Tiger Similar to Fantasia. Tall, easy to root. Prone to bud drop.
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Size3"
Fragrancestrong spicy, spicy, strong
Colors4
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