Princess Maria Pia
UnverifiedPSA #296
Colors
RedPinkYellow
Description
#296. Reddish-pink flowers with oval, cup-shaped petals and a small yellow center, 2 to 3 inches. Dark pink stripes on the reverse. High tendency to fade with average keeping quality. The plants are amazingly sturdy and great bloomers. Dark green elliptical leaves have acute tips and red leaf borders. Seed parent: University Cherry Pink; pollen parent: Pompano Pink.
Appearance
2-3 inch reddish-pink flowers with oval, cup-shaped petals and a small yellow center; dark pink stripes on the reverse.
Bloom
Great bloomer.
Fragrance
Flowery, jasmine.
Growth & Foliage
Sturdy plants; dark green elliptical leaves with acute tips and red leaf borders.
Cultivation Tips
Average keeping quality; high tendency to fade.
Provenance
Seed parent: University Cherry Pink. Pollen parent: Pompano Pink.
Also Known As
Details
Parentage
University Cherry Pink
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
PSA #
296
Size (in)
2-3
Fragrance Strength
jasmine
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
#296 2-3" cupped pink with jasmine fragrance. Amazingly sturdy plants and great bloomers. Reddish pink flower with oval cup shaped petals with small yellow center. Dark pink stripes on the reverse. Tendency to fade is high. 2-3". Flowery fragrance, with average keeping quality. Dark green elliptical leaves have acute tips and red leaf borders. Seed parent: University Cherry Pink. Pollen parent: Pompano Pink
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Size2-3"
Fragrancejasmine
Colors3
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