This cross was grown from seed from a combination of Lucifer x Goldness Kornett x Californian Sunshine. So in essence Ivory, Golden yellow and another deep yellow, so what did I expect ? Maybe a golden yellow with Lucifer's horizontal bloom. Happily it is almost an exact replica of Lucifer, a classy Ivory single from the stable of Alice Harris.
Infact I once owned Lucifer, given to me by Alice and she was a beauty. Unfortunately Alice lost her original Brugmansia, so it was only right that she should be reunited with her named cross. So across the pond went my plant, and a cutting taken for me. Lucifer arrived safely in Pennsylvania, only for my cutting to die . Dem the breaks ! But luckily for me the above cross has come full circle for me.
It has class in spades poise, habit and scent.
As we are gearing up for xmas, our Red Sanguinea x Arbovulsa has produced 6 blooms, all a deep red. It doesn't mind the cool temps and it has been a real cheery treat to see it happy and blooming at this time of the year.
