Puu 2
Colors
WhitePinkYellowRed
Description
A seedling of Puu Kahea from Brad. Produces large 4+ inch flowers similar in shape to its pod parent but incorporating more white and reddish-pink rather than the mostly yellow with red edges of the mother plant. Observations over five years show the colors change frequently through the year, with the most brilliant display typically in early fall after summer heat eases. Good bloomer with large inflorescences.
Appearance
Large 4+ inch flowers with white and more reddish-pink coloring; shape similar to Puu Kahea.
Bloom
Good bloomer with large inflorescences. Color changes frequently throughout the year, with most brilliant show in early fall.
Provenance
Seedling of Puu Kahea, from Brad.
Also Known As
Details
Hybridizer
Brad
Parentage
Seedling of Puu Kahea
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
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