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Tropical Flowers of Kauai
Three New H. orthotricha Cultivars
Read and view photos
of three new Heliconia orthotricha cultivars. As a result of extensive testing and evaluation by CTAHR on Kauai,
three H. orthotricha selections have been named and released.
Other Kauai Grown Flowers
Here are some photos of some other beautiful tropical flowers grown here on the Garden Island.
For many more flowers, see our tropical flower photo album.
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Kauai Treasure
is so similar to `Kauai Morning Sun' that they may very well be siblings. Inflorescence colors, morphology (physical characteristics), and plant habit are all very similar. The primary difference is that the bracts of `Kauai Treasure' are a tint redder and the rachis a little darker yellow than `Kauai Morning Sun.' Also, although `Kauai Morning Sun' had higher flower yields in the first two years, `Kauai Treasure' surpassed it significantly by the third year, and through the fifth year of the trial. It has outstanding field hardiness. Vase-life averages about 26 days. |
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Garden Island Fuzzy Pink
has an erect, light-bodied inflorescence with fuzzy, deep pink bracts and medium length rachis, with sparingly, but nicely contrasting white markings. There appears just a faint hint of orange within the rosy pink bracts-this subtle orange undertone is quite unique in an orthotricha. It has outstanding field hardiness. Vase-life averages 20 days. |
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