Cobra #212 from Ken Ames; 2001.Gardenia scent
UnverifiedPSA #212
Colors
PinkWhiteYellow
Description
Cobra #212 from Ken Ames is distinguished by its unique hooded cobra-like leaves that resemble a King Cobra ready to strike. The cultivar produces soft white and yellow flowers with a thin pink edge and reflexed petals, pink buds, and light pink bands on reverse with gardenia fragrance. The keeping quality is above average with a slight tendency to fade. The cultivar is a medium grower and heavy bloomer with average branching. Elliptical green leaves have acute tips and characteristic hooded reflexing appearance. However, it takes a long time to bloom.
Appearance
Soft white and yellow with thin pink edge; reflexed petals; pink buds; light pink bands on reverse; unique hooded cobra-like leaves resembling King Cobra.
Bloom
Heavy bloomer; takes a long time to bloom initially.
Fragrance
Gardenia fragrance.
Growth & Foliage
Medium grower; hooded reflexing leaves with characteristic appearance; elliptical green leaves with acute tips.
Cultivation Tips
Above-average keeping quality with slight fade tendency; average branching.
Provenance
From Ken Ames; 2001.
Also Known As
Details
Hybridizer
Ken Ames
Growth Habit
medium
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
PSA #
212
Fragrance Strength
reverse gardenia, and
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
Unique hooded cobra like leaves, soft white and yellow flower with thin pink edge, reflexed petals & pink buds. Light pink bands on reverse with gardenia fragrance. Keeping quality is above average with a slight tendency to fade. Medium grower and heavy bloomer. Branching is average. Elliptical green leaves have acute tips and a hooded reflexing appearance. Though its flowers are beautiful and fragrant, the characteristic that sets it apart is its "hooded" leaves that resemble a King Cobra ready to strike. Takes a long time to bloom.
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Fragrancereverse gardenia, and
Colors3
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