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Original, now less used name was [[BRILLIANTISSIMA*|<font color=BLUE>Brilliantissima</font>.]]
 
Also known as [[JOSEPH FONDEUR|Joseph Fondeur.]]
 
  
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Image:Zanzibar 2011-07-08.jpg|by Peyton Walton
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'''Codiaeum variegatum Zanzibar is the more common name of this cultivar which was previously known as [[BRILLIANTISSIMA|Brilliantissima]].'''
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'''This croton was also known for some years as [[JOSEPH FONDEUR|Joseph Fondeur.]]'''
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Type G, 1'1/4" x 10", New growth green and yellow which in the mature leaves turns to ground color of bronzy red with bright red midrib dotted and splashed orange and red.
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''REF:  Paper prepared by Wm. A. Geiger in collaboration with Mr. Christian of the Christian Nursery, Mr. Van der Lean and Mr. George L. Peacock. p.8.''
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Long, rather narrow leaves, very brilliant orange and red.
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''REF: Reasoner's Tropical Nurseries inc, croton listing. Group II, Better Standard Varieties, p.3.''
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Image:Zanzibar 2011-07-08.jpg|Photo by Peyton Walton
 
Image:Zanzibar-Robertico.jpg|Photo by Robertico in Costa Rica
 
Image:Zanzibar-Robertico.jpg|Photo by Robertico in Costa Rica
Image:zanzibar_moose.jpg|Picture taken by Moose Knuckle
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Image:zanzibar_moose.jpg|Photo by Ron Kiefert
Image:Zanzibar-Rick.JPG|Photo by Rick Leitner
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Revision as of 08:45, 13 July 2014


Codiaeum variegatum Zanzibar is the more common name of this cultivar which was previously known as Brilliantissima.

This croton was also known for some years as Joseph Fondeur.


Type G, 1'1/4" x 10", New growth green and yellow which in the mature leaves turns to ground color of bronzy red with bright red midrib dotted and splashed orange and red.

REF: Paper prepared by Wm. A. Geiger in collaboration with Mr. Christian of the Christian Nursery, Mr. Van der Lean and Mr. George L. Peacock. p.8.


Long, rather narrow leaves, very brilliant orange and red.

REF: Reasoner's Tropical Nurseries inc, croton listing. Group II, Better Standard Varieties, p.3.