Southern Cross
Colors
RedYellowWhitePink
Description
A reliable bloomer with heavy clusters and semi-compact growth habit. Produces brilliant clusters of 3-inch white, pink, and yellow flowers. With heat, a bright red heart forms a red starburst pattern across the petals. Features great rose scent and good blooming ability.
Appearance
3 inches, white, pink, yellow with bright red heart forming starburst across petals in heat.
Bloom
Blooms very well with heavy clusters.
Fragrance
Great rose scent.
Growth & Foliage
Semi-compact growth habit.
Cultivation Tips
Reliable grower. Sets seed.
Also Known As
Details
Hybridizer
Jungle Jack
Growth Habit
semi-compact
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Source
JJ
Size (in)
3
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
: Great scent. Blooms very well and grows reliably. Heavy clusters, bloomer. Brilliant clusters of 3” white pink yellow flowers on a very good blooming tree. With heat, the bright red heart forms a red starburst across the petals. Great rose scent. Semi-compact growth habit, heavy clusters and reliable grower. Sets seed.
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