Tropic World
Colors
WhiteOrangePinkGolden
Description
Bears some of the largest individual flowers, approximately 4.5", in soft pink to almost white with wide, thick petals, an orange-yellow center, and a pink band on the back. Not all blooms reach maximum size, but occasional flowers are exceptionally large. Color can vary significantly throughout the season and flowers may splash. Leaves are large, shiny, and thick. Generally a generous bloomer, recommended for coastal sites. Not cold tolerant. Sets seed.
Appearance
4.5" soft pink to almost white flowers with wide, thick petals, orange-yellow center, and pink band on the back; occasional color splash.
Bloom
Generous bloomer; color can vary across the season.
Fragrance
Sweet fragrance.
Growth & Foliage
Large, shiny, thick leaves.
Cultivation Tips
Not cold tolerant. Recommended for the coast.
Provenance
From Jim Clark of Fallbrook, originally from a nursery in Escondido, California.
Also Known As
Details
Hybridizer
Moragne
Parentage
to all the Moragne cultivars
Growth Habit
upright
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Size (in)
5-6
Fragrance Strength
flowers spicy, spicy
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Size5-6"
Fragranceflowers spicy, spicy
Colors4
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