Bewitched
Colors
BrownPurpleRed
Description
Lavender-red 3 to 4-inch flowers with pronounced striations and mild floral scent. Crazy veining and vivid colors with veins appearing almost black on faded blooms. Underside of leaves is bronze. Hard to root. Semi-compact to medium growth. Blooms one year, grows the next year, then blooms following year. Similar but redder than Miss Nonburri. Smallish blooms with tall plant. Not Miss Nonburi (similar in color but much bigger in size). Late bloomer. Sets seed.
Appearance
3-4 inch lavender-red flowers with pronounced striations and crazy black-appearing veining.
Bloom
3-4 inch flowers. Blooms alternate with growth years.
Fragrance
Mild floral scent.
Growth & Foliage
Semi-compact to medium growth. Tall plant with smallish blooms.
Cultivation Tips
Hard to root. Late bloomer. Sets seed.
Also Known As
Details
Hybridizer
Jungle Jack
Growth Habit
semi-compact
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Source
JJ
Size (in)
3-4
Fragrance Strength
mild floral
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
Lavender-red 3-4" with a pronounced striation and mild floral scent. Crazy veining and vivid colors. The veins on the somewhat faded blooms look almost black. Underside of leaves is bronze. Hard to root. Semi-compact to medium growth habit. Blooms one year, grows the next year then blooms the following year. Similar but redder than Miss Nonburri. Smallish blooms, tall plant, not Ms. Nonburi which is similar in color but a lot bigger in size. Late bloomer. Sets seed. Bhudaraksa see Buddharaska et al. Means Bhuda’s blessing. Sets seed.
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Size3-4"
Fragrancemild floral
Colors3
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