White Samoan Fluff
Colors
White
Description
White flower with dark red bands on back and reverse, yellow center, and pink edges. Strong sweet coconut fragrance. Flowers remain cupped for a long time, resembling seashells, especially in cooler weather. Excellent keeping quality and great blooming with good branching. Medium compact tree.
Appearance
Bright white with dark red bands on back showing through to front, yellow center, pink edges. Narrow, rounded-tip petals. Flowers remain cupped.
Bloom
Great blooming and excellent keeping quality. Flowers 1-2 inches, remaining cupped.
Fragrance
Strong sweet coconut fragrance.
Growth & Foliage
Medium compact tree with good branching.
Cultivation Tips
Excellent keeping quality.
Provenance
Also called White Shell #111 and Bashful (per Horace Clay).
Also Known As
Samoan Fluffaka
Details
Species
P. rubra
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