Som Garasin sawm ga-ra-sin (short aw as in ton)
Colors
OrangeYellowRed
Description
A compact, well-branching cultivar with flowers appearing in dense clusters. The color is highly variable depending on season: turns red in hot, dry weather with much more yellow during cooler temperatures. Petals are overlapping with good substance and keeping quality. Features broad elliptical medium green leaves with pointed tips and distinct veining.
Appearance
2 to 3 inches, yellow-orange with red veins and markings. Petals overlapping with good substance. Color changes seasonally.
Bloom
Dense clusters.
Fragrance
Mild, fruity, reminiscent of peach.
Growth & Foliage
Compact and well-branching.
Cultivation Tips
Excellent keeping quality.
Also Known As
Penang Peach (possibly CA Sunset instead)akaThai GoldakaThai YellowakaThai SalmonakaSom Kalisinaka
Details
Growth Habit
medium
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
Size (in)
2-3
Fragrance Strength
peach
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
Yellow-orange with red veins and markings, 2" to 3" appear in dense clusters. Petals overlapping, good substance and keeping quality. Changes color depending on the season. Turns red in hot and dry weather with much more yellow during cooler temperatures. Fragrance: mild, fruity reminiscent of Peach. Broad elliptical leaves are medium green with pointed tip and distinct veining. Very fragrant. Compact and well branching.
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Size2-3"
Fragrancepeach
Colors3
Aliases5
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