Tropical Turbine
UnverifiedPSA #402
Colors
OrangeWhitePink
Description
A 2005 Thai Leela seedling designated #402, sourced from Coralcoast. Produces long, curling, pointed petals with the typical Leela fold. The outer edges are very dark pink, while the inner petals display a marled pink rather than distinct pink and white. The large burnt-orange center has fine lines radiating strongly from the throat in a sunburst fashion. The plant is a fast grower with big, fat branches.
Appearance
Long, curling, pointed petals with typical Leela fold; very dark pink outer edges, marled pink inner petals, and a large burnt-orange center with radiating sunburst lines.
Fragrance
Medium, musky, sweet perfume; described as a musk lolly sweetish scent.
Growth & Foliage
Fast grower with big, fat branches.
Provenance
From Coralcoast; 2005 Thai Leela seedling, cultivar #402.
Also Known As
Details
Hybridizer
Coral Coast
Parentage
Seedling of Thai Leela
Growth Habit
medium
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
Source
Thai
PSA #
402
Fragrance Strength
musky sweet, sweetish
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Fragrancemusky sweet, sweetish
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