Dainty Dwarf
UnverifiedPSA #397
Colors
White
Description
Small and white with a tiny lemon center. Rather fine and delicate with not long-lasting flowers. Perfume is Singapore style but not strong. Foliage is smooth but waxy on top, very ribbed and grainy underneath. Leaves are thick with very pronounced frilly edges. Also noted is Dainty Pink as palest pink, soft pastel with lovely fragrance, pastel pink 4-inch flowers with strong sweet frangipani fragrance, light pink blooms with yellow centers, smaller 2 to 3-inch flowers with baby powder scent and good keeping quality. Tall growth.
Appearance
Small white flowers with tiny lemon center. Thick waxy leaves with pronounced frilly edges, smooth top, very ribbed and grainy underneath. Palest pink with soft pastel appearance.
Bloom
Small to 4-inch flowers, light pink blooms.
Fragrance
Singapore-style perfume but not strong, lovely fragrance, strong sweet frangipani fragrance, baby powder scent.
Growth & Foliage
Distinctive thick waxy foliage with very pronounced frilly edges. Tall growth (Dainty Pink form).
Also Known As
Coralcoast Dainty Dwarf. #397 Sibling of Paula's Pride from Singapore podaka
Details
Growth Habit
dwarf
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
PSA #
397
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
Small and white, with a tiny lemon centre. Rather fine and delicate, and not long-lasting. Perfume is Singapore but not strong. Foliage is smooth but waxy on top, VERY ribbed and grainy underneath, and the leaves are thick with very pronounced frilly edges. Dainty Pink palest pink. Soft pastel with lovely fragrance, pastel pink, 4” with a strong sweet frangipani fragrance. Light Pink Bloom with yellow center.
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