Orange Zest
Colors
YellowRedPurpleOrange
Description
A 3 to 3.5-inch flower in light orange-peel coloring with a light yellow and red tint radiating from the center and a blush of red-purple veins. Petals have a thick texture and the bloom carries a light fruity scent. Roots quickly.
Appearance
Light orange-peel petals with light yellow and red tint from the center and red-purple veining; thick texture.
Fragrance
Light fruity scent.
Cultivation Tips
Fast rooter.
Also Known As
Details
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
Source
Thai
Size (in)
3-3.5
Fragrance Strength
light fruity
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
. 3-3.5" Light orange peel with light yellow and red tint from the center, blush of red purple veins, thick texture, light fruity scent. Fast rooter.
References
No references yet. Help build trust in this entry by adding one below.
No photo yet
Sign in to add a photoQuick Facts
Size3-3.5"
Fragrancelight fruity
Colors4
Similar cultivars
Sorrento Stripe
3 to 3.5-inch light-orange with magenta-red-crimson stripes and flecks. Fruity fragrance identical to Fruit Salad. Color varies with heat and sunlight. Australian, slow grower.
Mermaid Gem Oz
Gold Coast Cotton Candy is pinker and has white & yellow radiating through it in it plus its petals are not as rounded, Mermaid Gem is a darker pink turning red and just has yellow in a central position of the petal, it only gets white in it as it fades out, they are totally different. Mermaid Ge...
Muang Daeng
Petals slightly overlapping, pointed with slightly wavy margin, lilac over bluish-mauve background, turning to orange and gold towards center. Fragrance: medium to strong, reminiscent of perfume, Leaves: medium green with light green veining, elliptical, pointed tip.
Quandamooka
4-inch propeller-shaped flower with pink, orange, gold, and lavender hues that changes color. Fresh floral-peach fragrance. Fast grower but skinny wood.