Eucalyptus "Summer Red" flowering

[Pedro 65]

Euc ficifolia ( WA) X Euc ptychocarpa ( NT, Nth Qld) then grafted on a Euc intermedia ( Nth Qld to Syd) = Corymbia "Summer Red". This excellent small hybid Euc/ Corymbia allows gardeners from "all climates" of Oz to grow this in their garden and enjoy the bright large flowers which the lorikeets and parrots enjoy too.

Its just started to flower here, post your Summer reds or Summer pinks you Aussies or other Ptalkers have flowering.

Pete

[Pip]

I just noticed a hint of pink on my "Summer Glory" this afternoon another week and it should be worth taking a photo.

[Josh-O]

do they smell as nice as it looks? BEAUTIFUL!!

[Silas_Sancona]

Like I mentioned before.. WISH we had access to this cultivar in the U.S. Spectacular!!

Curious how this cross handles heat/drought/cold exposure? Can't grow Corymbia ficilifolia ( spelling?) here in FL ( too hot/humid ).. and would assume the more tropical Corymbia species involved in this cross would be too tender/ not look good in dry climates like CA.

-Nathan

Edited January 22, 2015 by Silas_Sancona

[Pip]

The hybrids are suitable in both dry and humid climates. The type of rootstock used extends the growing range.

[gilles06]

unfindable in europe

[Silas_Sancona]

Good to know Pip, will be looking for these in the future.

-Nathan

[Pip]

Here is my 'summer glory' a deep pink Corymbia hybrid. there are so many unopened blossoms the display should last quite a while.

[Pedro 65]

Pip, bought another C hybrid yday called Wild Sunset, heres a list of "new" Corymia hybrids now available , I just ordered Fairy floss, love the colour. Pete

Corymbia ficifolia Baby Orange™ Corymbia ficifolia Graftmasters® 4m x 3m Grafted Gum View Corymbia ficifolia Baby Scarlet™ Corymbia ficifolia Graftmasters® 4m x 3m Grafted Gum View Corymbia ficifolia Calypso™ Corymbia ficifolia Graftmasters® 6m x 5m Grafted Gum View Corymbia ficifolia Fairy Floss Corymbia ficifolia Graftmasters® 5m x 4m Grafted Gum View Corymbia ficifolia Mini Orange Cormbia ficifolia Grafted Gum 2.5m x 2m Grafted Gum View Corymbia ficifolia Mini Red Corymbia ficifolia Grafted Gum 2.5m x 2m Grafted Gum View Corymbia ficifolia Snowflake Corymbia ficifolia Graftmasters® 6m x 4m Grafted Gum View Corymbia ficifolia Wild Sunset Corymbia ficifolia Graftmasters® 6m x 4m Grafted Gum View Corymbia ficifolia Wildfire Corymbia ficifolia Graftmasters® 6m x 3-4m Grafted Gum View Corymbia Scentuous Corymbia citriodora Graftmasters® 7m x 3.5m Grafted Gum View Cosmic White™

[Pip]

Fairy Floss is very pretty I eas going to buy one last summer but my other half said that the flowers looked washed out with the white tipped anthers. One of my neighbours has an orange cultivar that tricks me into thinking that their garden is on fire when the colour is seen from the corner of my eye. They are so popular around where I live.

[gilles06]

Do you know if corymbia ficifolia could be grafted on any eucalyptus specie, especially not a corymbia?

[SailorBold]

Just unreal.... Very beautiful!

[Palm crazy]

One beautiful tree. Love it!

[fastfeat]

Great-looking hybrids. Thanks for posting (even if they can't be brought to the States).

Corymbia ptychocarpa grows and blooms well in South Florida. Check with Jesse Durko in Davie.