Cultivar Name:
Sweet Jaffa
Hybridizer:
Elizabeth Fichtl
Seedling Parent:
Jean Briggs (Australia)
Breeding History Set:
cubensis
Name Status:
Established and Accepted
Publication:
BGI Herald 9 (3) 2013
Pod Parent:
‘Perfect Harmony’
Pollen Parent:
‘The Chief’
Species Group
Warm
Flower Color:
Orange
Flower Form:
Single
Flower Position:
Nodding
Flower Shape:
Intermediate Funnel Trumpet
Variegation Pattern:
Solid Green
Comments:
Y’s at around 4′- 5′. nice branch spread. Sets plenty of buds which tend to open pale yellow then turn orange from midway to end of the corolla. Top remains paler
Most flowers have 6 or more petal points.
Has been consistent for three years. Has some resistance to spider mites and does well in hot weather.. Has shown no sign of any malformation of blooms.