Description
Tropicana, is a semi-double, medium size flower opens vivid coral. Several rows of broad petals, grade smaller inward, surround a cluster of yellow stamens, in center prominent, pale green carpels with coral color stigmas. Pigments are quite durable and color does not much fade with age.
Good plant habit, vigorous and good grower, a dependable bloomer with ample color on a large, very tall bush. One bud per stem, occasional side bud possible. Sturdy, very tall stem, leaning with opened flower; requires high support if to be used in the viewed landscape. In early spring, bronze-colored shoots emerge from the ground, the foliage soon turning dark green with the increasing spring temperatures. Furnishes fine stems for the vase and is an excellent choice for the cut flower garden.
Awards
APS Seedling Certificate of Merit, 2012
Best Use
Novelty variety; general garden and landscape use; cut flower garden; deer resistant; cutter in commercial use.
Basic Growing Requirements
Full Sun. Water as needed, sensitive to overwatering and waterlogged conditions. Soil pH 6.5-7. Fertile, well-draining soil.
Disclosure
The image(s) above shows the actual cultivar named and described on this page. The pictures are a fair and accurate depiction of the flowers as they are, in vivo, and are not staged or altered otherwise. The descriptions are based on our experience with plants that are grown by us here in NW Missouri.
ALL ORDERS SHIP BARE ROOT AFTER HARVEST AND USDA INSPECTION IN LATE SEPTEMBER THROUGH NOVEMBER.
