Rose of the Tropics
Colors
RedGoldenYellowPinkCream
Description
Huge basketball-sized clusters of 3.5-4.5" golden-yellow blooms with red bands on back. Rose scent with strong spice added. Extremely fragrant. Tall inflorescence. Australia's answer to Vera Cruz Rose. One of the most fragrant varieties available.
Appearance
3.5-4.5" golden-yellow with red bands on back.
Bloom
Huge, basketball-sized clusters. Tall inflorescences.
Fragrance
Extremely fragrant with rose and strong spice combination.
Cultivation Tips
Excellent for fragrance gardens.
Provenance
Australian cultivar, answer to Vera Cruz Rose.
Also Known As
(I questions some of these...dd) Berries and CreamakaCarnavon SunsetakaCol's Cooktown SunsetakaCooktown SunsetakaCrimson BiakaDarwin RainbowakaDarwin SunsetakaDarwin TricolorakaDJ's ConfettiakaHawaiian SunsetakaRuby GoldakaTanjeloakaWeipa Sunsetaka
Details
Growth Habit
tall
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
Size (in)
2
Fragrance Strength
strong, added spice, extremely
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
Huge basketball-sized clusters, 31/2 to 4-1/2”, golden-yellow with red bands on the back. A rose scent with a strong scent of added spice. Australia's answer to Vera Cruz Rose. Extremely fragrant. Tall inflos. Rose Pink see Evalani, Mauve Pink
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Size2"
Fragrancestrong, added spice, extremely
Colors5
Aliases13
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