Not Thai Dane, very similar in shape to Taj Majal. Yellow with red pointed layered edges, sometimes 6 to 7 petals. Named after JL's grandson. Deep gold in the center goes through the petals, green veining when it first opens and changes to vibrant red. Each petal curls inward to form a pointed tip. Upright tall growth habit with beautiful full heads and a light sweet papaya fragrance. Must have heat to bloom correctly. Very fast growing. Needs heat to bring out colors. Heat lover. 2.5 to 3.5-inch flowers with tips of petals folding inward. Golden yellow with dark gold center. Tips are dark pink almost red and edges and back are the same color. Needs heat. Performs best in cooler weather. Sweet scent. Excellent keeping quality. Medium to fast grower and an easy rooter.
Appearance
2.5 to 3.5-inch flowers with yellow-red coloration, inward-folded petal tips forming pointed tips, golden yellow with dark gold center.
Bloom
2.5 to 3.5-inch blooms.
Fragrance
Light sweet papaya fragrance or sweet scent.
Growth & Foliage
Upright tall growth habit with beautiful full heads, very fast growing, medium to fast grower.
Cultivation Tips
Must have heat to bloom correctly, heat lover. Excellent keeping quality. Easy rooter.
Provenance
Named after JL's grandson, similar in shape to Taj Majal.
Also Known As
Details
Growth Habit
upright
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Source
JL
Size (in)
2.5
Fragrance Strength
light sweet papaya, sweet
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
not Thai Dane, very similar in shape to Taj Majal. Yellow with red pointed layered edges sometimes 6 to 7 petals. Named after JL's grandson. Deep gold in the center goes through the petals, green veining when it first opens and changes to a vibrant red. Each petal curls inward to form a pointed tip. Upright tall growth habit with beautiful, full heads and a light sweet papaya fragrance. Must have heat to bloom correctly. Very fast growing. Needs heat to bring out colors. Heat lover. 2.5-3.5”. Tips of petals fold inwards. Golden yellow with dark gold center. Tips are dark pink almost red and the edges and back are the same color. Needs heat. Performs best in cooler weather. Sweet scent. Excellent keeping quality. Medium to fast grower and an easy rooter. 2 1/2 ", not hard to grow. Big bouquet and very fragrant. Poor branching, needs to grow 4’. Leggy and very tall. Sets seed.