Citrus paradisi 'Star Ruby' - Red Grapefruit, Red Pomelo

The variety ‘Star Ruby’ with its red fruit pulp grows well branched and robust. By the weight of the fruits, the branches often bend down at the tip. There is only little to no fluff at all on leaves and twigs (influence of grapefuit). The flowers are big (4-5 cm) and form appear in a large cluster, usually at the branches’ end. They have an intensive fragrance that can be perceived from far distance. Fruits are round, the peel is yellow or sometimes orange. In contrast to other grapefruits the fruit pulp is red-coloured, very aromatic and juicy.

Quality: intensly fragrant & big flowers; edible & and decorative & big fruits with red pulp; evergreen & shiny & fragrant leaves
Use: in pots from April / May outside on balcony, terrace and in the garden - during winter in a winter quarter or greenhouse; all year in a heated greenhouse or bright room