Miriam 2009
Colors
PinkWhiteRedOrangeYellow
Description
Miriam was introduced by Brad Willis in 2009 and named for his mother. The 2.5 inch flower glows in yellow, orange, red, and pink with a dark orange center. A dark pink streak runs through the middle, becoming less prominent late in the season. The original tree is shaped like an upside-down pitchfork after branching twice near its base as a seedling.
Appearance
2.5 inch flower in yellow, orange, red and pink with a dark orange center and a central dark pink streak running from center to edge, less prominent late in the season. Gold, orange, white and reddish pink tones.
Fragrance
Strong, sweet, somewhat citrus scent.
Growth & Foliage
Tends to be compact; growth starts long and tall, then produces many very short tips. Original tree branched twice near its base and is shaped like an upside-down pitchfork.
Provenance
Introduced by Brad Willis in 2009, named for his mother.
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Details
Parentage
Seedling of having branched twice near its base as a small
Growth Habit
compact
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
Size (in)
2.5
Fragrance Strength
somewhat citrus
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Size2.5"
Fragrancesomewhat citrus
Colors5
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