Chompoo Suai
Colors
RedWhitePinkYellow
Description
Chompoo Suai sets seed. A related entry describes Chompoo Vientiane (chom-poo vee-en-tee-anne): dark pink buds develop into 2.5-inch pink flowers with a yellow center that gradually fade to light pink or near white. Petals overlap with more intense mauve-pink along the edges; the backside is light pink with red striations and yellow shading at the base. Different flower stages in the truss produce a lovely contrast. Fragrance is medium sweet, reminiscent of wild strawberries. Leaves are medium and elliptical with pointed tips.
Appearance
Chompoo Vientiane: 2.5-inch pink flowers with a yellow center, fading to light pink or almost white; overlapping petals with more intense mauve-pink along the edges and a backside that is light pink with red striations and yellow shading at the base. Medium elliptical leaves with pointed tips.
Bloom
Trusses show attractive contrast because flowers at different stages appear together.
Fragrance
Medium sweet, reminiscent of wild strawberries.
Cultivation Tips
Sets seed.
Also Known As
Details
Growth Habit
medium
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Size (in)
2.5
Fragrance Strength
medium sweet, wild strawberrie
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Size2.5"
Fragrancemedium sweet, wild strawberrie
Colors4
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