Pink Sapphire
Colors
RedPinkOrangeYellow
Description
Fast-growing and heavily branched. Flowers open strong pink, fading lighter with age. They have an orange or yellow-orange center with slight red veining and pink speckling on the back of each petal. Flowers are large with a strong, sweet fragrance.
Appearance
Large pink flowers opening strong pink and fading lighter; orange or yellow-orange center with slight red veining and pink speckling on the petal reverse.
Fragrance
Strong, sweet fragrance.
Growth & Foliage
Fast growing with heavy branching.
Also Known As
Details
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
Fragrance Strength
strong, sweet
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Fragrancestrong, sweet
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