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Phuta Raksa

Colors
RedPinkWhiteYellowOrange

Description

Features 3-inch white petals with yellow throat and irregular blotches and splashes of red and pink throughout. Each bloom looks unique, with splashing intensity varying with sun exposure. Petals overlap, partly twisted and curved in an irregular manner. Tall peduncle creates excellent flower display above foliage. Heavy bloomer producing numerous bloom heads on well-branched plant.

Appearance

3 inches, white with yellow throat and irregular blotches and splashes of red and pink. Petals overlap, partly twisted and curved irregularly. Dark green leaves with lighter veining and pointed tip.

Bloom

Heavy bloomer producing numerous bloom heads. Branch cuttings are heavy, root easily with 3-4 tips.

Fragrance

Tangy sweet fragrance, like nice soap.

Growth & Foliage

Well-branched plant with dark green leaves lighter veining and pointed tips. Tall peduncle.

Cultivation Tips

East to root. Sets seed.

Provenance

Hybrid of Mme Poni. Sibling of Rainbow Diamond and Petch Sairung.

Also Known As

Madame Poni HybridakaMadam Rainbow not BuddharaskaakaPuttaraskaaka

Details

Growth Habit
tall
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Size (in)
3
Fragrance Strength
sweet
Anecdotal Notes
Diana

PR gets streaks and also irregular splashes with a yellow center. MR has white petals with red striping on one side of the backs that shows through and a very dark red-orange center. Recommended for the coast. 3" white with yellow throat and irregular blotches and splashes of red and pink. Petals overlap, partly twisted and curved in an irregular manner. Leaves: dark green with lighter veining and pointed tip. Hybrid of Mme Poni. That splash is consistently in every flower to some degree; some more than others. It is a must-have! Great fragrance too. Tall peduncle makes for flower display above foliage. Tangy sweet fragrance, like nice soap. Sibling of Rainbow Diamond / Petch Sairung. Each bloom looks different from the other. An easy bloomer producing numerous bloom heads on a well branched plant. Branch cuttings are heavy, root easily and have from 3 to 4 tips. Heavy bloomer. Intense sun causes color splashing making every bloom different. East to root. Sets seed.

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Quick Facts

Size3"
Fragrancesweet
Colors5
Aliases3