Charlie Boone
Colors
Orange
Description
Charlie Boone comes from P. Hut and bears 4-inch flowers with an orange starburst center. It is a vigorous grower with very thick branches, a symmetrical habit, and wavy, compact leaves. The flowers have an orange-like scent. A related note mentions Charlie Hebdo, a Penang Peach seedling.
Appearance
4-inch flowers with an orange starburst center. Wavy, compact leaves.
Fragrance
Orange-scented.
Growth & Foliage
Vigorous grower with very thick branches, a symmetrical habit, and wavy, compact foliage.
Provenance
From P. Hut.
Also Known As
Details
Hybridizer
P. Hut
Parentage
Seedling of Charlie hebdo Penang Peach
Growth Habit
compact
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
Size (in)
4
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Size4"
Colors1
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