Cultivar Name:
January 28th
Hybridizer:
Christine Tonitto (Australia)
Seedling Parent:
Shaun Douglas (Aust)
Breeding History Set:
Cubensis
Name Status:
Established and Accepted
Publication:
BGI Herald 13 (1) 2017
Pod Parent:
(‘Star Dancer’ x unknown) x unknown
Pollen Parent:
Glass House Angel
Species Group
Warm
Flower Color:
Apricot/Melon/Peach
Flower Form:
Single
Flower Position:
Nodding
Flower Shape:
Intermediate Funnel Trumpet
Comments:
forms a good canopy; prolific bloomer with long 2-3-split-calyx gradually transitioning to corolla tube; corolla a rich melon colour with long petal tips; no issues with insects at this time. This cultivar name commemorates the sad passing of former BGI Secretary and Australian Brugmansia breeder Christine Tonitto.