Chompoo Chiang Khong
Colors
WhiteYellowRedPinkOrange
Description
Chompoo Chiang Khong (or Kong) opens from pink buds into 2 to 3-inch flowers that are delicately shaped in light pink and white with a yellow center. Petals are overlapping, twisted, of medium substance, white with pink shading along the outer side, turning yellow to orange toward the base, and displaying red veining. Fragrance is medium to strong sweet. Leaves are elliptical with pointed tips. Sets seed.
Appearance
2 to 3-inch overlapping, twisted petals of medium substance; white with light pink shading along the outer side, turning yellow to orange toward the base with red veining. Leaves elliptical with pointed tips.
Fragrance
Medium to strong sweet.
Cultivation Tips
Sets seed.
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Details
Growth Habit
medium
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Size (in)
2-3
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Size2-3"
Colors5
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