Kalina
Colors
YellowRedPink
Description
Similar to Oz Mermaid Gem, but hardier. Slightly bigger and brighter than MG. Means love in one dialect of Aboriginal Language
Appearance
4” rich deep pink-red and gold, with a soft floral aroma. Thick petals and good fragrance
Bloom
3-3 1/2” but a huge flower head
Fragrance
4” rich deep pink-red and gold, with a soft floral aroma
Also Known As
Aussie DreamerakaDanny's Mermaid Gem (close)akaDarryl's Mermaid GemakaMermaid Gemaka
Details
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
Source
Oz
Size (in)
3.5
Fragrance Strength
soft floral, musk, mild floral
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
Similar to Oz Mermaid Gem, but hardier. Slightly bigger and brighter than MG. Means love in one dialect of Aboriginal Language. 4” rich deep pink-red and gold, with a soft floral aroma. Floral/musk scent. Thick petals and good fragrance. 3-3 1/2” but a huge flower head. Strong pink/red outer colouring and large yellow eye. Gold with pink ends and red bands on the outside of each petal. Very vibrant. Thick textured. Mild floral bouquet scent. Much redder than my Jeannies. I wonder if it will be a good lei flowerkind of waxy thick.
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Size3.5"
Fragrancesoft floral, musk, mild floral
Colors3
Aliases4
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