Rainbow Spider
Colors
OrangeYellowPinkRedWhite
Description
Similar to Pu'u Kahea. Flowers are 5 inches with widely separated, narrow, somewhat floppy petals that, under the right conditions, appear to 'crouch' like a spider. Strong rainbow coloration with a good floral scent. A related form, Rainbow Star, has a tricolor blend of pink, red, and white with a gold center and a distinct orange-red star pattern at 3 to 3.5 inches.
Appearance
5-inch flowers with widely separated, narrow, somewhat floppy petals appearing to 'crouch' like a spider; strong rainbow coloration.
Fragrance
Good floral scent.
Also Known As
Details
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
Source
C Stars
Size (in)
3-3.5
Fragrance Strength
floral
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Size3-3.5"
Fragrancefloral
Colors5
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