Tyrian
Colors
Purple
Description
This is one of the newest lavender and plum colored cultivars producing 3-inch and larger blooms. The plant is semi-compact with densely branched growth. The fragrance is grape scent. The name Tyrian means purple, referring to a reddish purple dye from Tyre.
Appearance
3+ inches, lavender and plum colored.
Bloom
3+ inches, densely branched.
Fragrance
Grape scent.
Growth & Foliage
Semi-compact, densely branched.
Provenance
Name from Tyrian dye from Tyre.
Also Known As
Details
Hybridizer
Jungle Jack
Growth Habit
semi-compact
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
Source
JJ
Size (in)
3
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
One of our newest lavender and plum colored 3"+ bloom. Semi compact, densely branched tree. Grape scent. Means purple, a reddish purple dye from Tyre.
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Size3"
Colors1
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