Large 3.5" to 4" magenta colored flowers with yellow throat
Colors
RedYellowOrangePink
Description
Produces 3.5" to 4" red-pink to magenta flowers with a yellow throat. The flowers become increasingly bluish with age, and some forms feature striking red coloration fading slowly to dark pink, or dark pink with bright orange centers. Petals are separated and slightly twisted.
Appearance
Petals separated and slightly twisted; red-pink or magenta with a yellow throat, becoming bluish with age. Other notes describe striking red fading slowly to dark pink, or dark pink with bright orange centers.
Fragrance
Medium, sweet; spicy fragrance.
Growth & Foliage
Light green leaves with lighter veining, elliptical with pointed tips.
Also Known As
Details
Growth Habit
medium
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
Size (in)
3.5-4
Fragrance Strength
spicy
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
Petals: separated and slightly twisted, red-pink or magenta, increasingly bluish with age. Fragrance: medium, sweet Leaves are light green with lighter veining, elliptical, pointed tip. Striking red flowers that fade slowly to dark pink, with a spicy fragrance. Dark pink with bright orange centers.
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Size3.5-4"
Fragrancespicy
Colors4
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