Princess Alexandria Ida
UnverifiedPSA #279
Colors
PinkYellowOrange
Description
#279. Medium pink flowers with oblong petals and an orange-yellow center, 2.5 to 3 inches. Petals show moderate overlap and upturned inner edges. Average tendency to fade with average keeping quality. Seed parent: Princess of Metarie Pink; pollen parent: Pompano Pink.
Appearance
2.5-3 inch medium pink oblong petals with orange-yellow centers; moderate overlap and upturned inner edges.
Fragrance
Gardenia-jasmine.
Cultivation Tips
Average keeping quality.
Provenance
Seed parent: Princess of Metarie Pink. Pollen parent: Pompano Pink.
Also Known As
Details
Parentage
Princess of Metarie Pink
Growth Habit
medium
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
PSA #
279
Size (in)
2-3
Fragrance Strength
gardenia jasmine, jasmine
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
#279 2 1/2-3" pink with gardenia jasmine fragrance, Medium pink flower with oblong petals and orange yellow center. Upturned inner edge with moderate overlap. 2.5-3". Gardenia jasmine scent with average tendency to fade and average keeping quality. Seed Parent: Princess of Metarie Pink. Pollen Parent: Pompano Pink.
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Size2-3"
Fragrancegardenia jasmine, jasmine
Colors3
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