True Blue
Colors
PurpleWhitePinkOrange
Description
This cultivar is found on the Atherton Tablelands in Australia. The flowers are 2.5 to 3 inches, not actually blue but a pastel shade of purple. The buds are deep purple, opening to pastel purple with light orange-reddish center. The flowers appear in tight bunches. The scent is very strong and sweet with fruity overtones. Light lavender pink blossoms fade to nearly white with lavender buds. The plant is a very small tree with somewhat miniature-looking, extremely pointed 8 to 12 inch leaves. The cultivar has mild grape fragrance and seldom produces pods.
Appearance
2.5-3 inches, pastel purple not blue, deep purple buds opening to pastel with orange-reddish center. Light lavender pink fading to nearly white.
Bloom
Tight bunches, 2.5-3 inches.
Fragrance
Very strong and sweet with fruity overtones. Mild grape fragrance noted.
Growth & Foliage
Very small tree with miniature-looking extremely pointed 8-12 inch leaves.
Cultivation Tips
Must be placed in at least half-day's shade, preferably afternoon. Seldom produces pods.
Provenance
Found on Atherton Tablelands.
Also Known As
North Queensland BlueakaN Blueaka
Details
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
Size (in)
2.5-3
Fragrance Strength
bunches, mild grape
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
Found on the Atherton Tablelands. 2.5-3" not actually blue, but a pastel shade of purple. The buds are deep purple, opening to pastel purple with a light, orange-reddish center. The flowers appear in tight bunches and the scent is very strong and sweet with fruity overtones. Very small tree with somewhat miniature looking, extremely pointed 8-12" leaves. Must be placed in at least a half day's shade--preferable afternoon. Light lavender pink blossoms which fade to nearly white. The buds are lavender. Mild grape fragrance. Seldom produces pods.
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Size2.5-3"
Fragrancebunches, mild grape
Colors4
Aliases2
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