Red Cerise Red
Colors
PinkOrangeCreamRed
Description
A true dwarf 'coconut' form that is very slow growing and extremely difficult to bloom; flowers have not been documented. A related 2012/13 cultivar, Red Dawn, is a P. obtusa with flowers that are not completely red but a mix of red, pink, orange, and cream. Red Dawn has bright red buds with a dark red wide margin on the reverse, beautiful dark green glossy foliage, excellent perfume, and grows into a medium to large tree.
Bloom
Very difficult to get to bloom; may not flower at all.
Growth & Foliage
Very true dwarf. Slow growing.
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Details
Growth Habit
dwarf
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
Fragrance Strength
foliage excellent
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
coconut Dwarf very difficult to get to bloom or they might not flower at all. No one has witness their flower yet. Very true dwarf. Slow growing. Red Dawn 2102/13 P. obtusa. Not completely red but red, pink, orange and cream. Buds are bright red and the underside has a dark red wide margin. Beautiful dark green glossy foliage and excellent perfume. Medium to large tree.
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Fragrancefoliage excellent
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