Beauty
Colors
RedYellow
Description
Multiple variants described: yellow/red center blending to orange, light pink to white petals with dark pink mottle, 4-inch curved and fluted petals; deep magenta coloration stronger on right side with grainy left side giving two-toned appearance, dark red with gold center, very sweet fragrance, heavy texture, excellent keeping quality, very generous flower production and long blooming season; 3-inch sweet and floral, 3-3.5 inch deep red/orange center moving to freckled blend of reds, maroons and deep purple, large rounded petals with heavy overlap, upward curling edges, nice sweet scent, freckled colors and heavy bloom clusters; Compact growth with odd growth habit. Also includes Bec M variant (2 inches red and white, upright petals, awaiting PSA registration).
Appearance
3-4 inch blooms with yellow/red centers, deep magenta or dark red centers. Heavy texture, curved or fluted petals.
Bloom
3-4 inch flowers with generous production and long blooming season.
Fragrance
Very sweet fragrance, nice sweet scent.
Growth & Foliage
Compact growth with odd growth pattern.
Also Known As
Details
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
and one called Greens Black Red, it has a different shade of green leaf and a "dirtier" looking red flower, it is from the Gold Coast/Brisbane area and is definitely a variant of it.
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