Udom Chok
Colors
YellowOrangePinkRed
Description
One of the first Thai hybrids introduced to the US in the early 2000s. The standard form is soft pink without splashing; a version with profuse, naturally occurring (non-viral) splash is also known. Flower descriptions range from 2.5" to 3.5", with dark yellow, red centers and edges, or light pink with an orange center. A tall grower that sets seed.
Appearance
Flowers 2.5" to 3.5". Soft pink in the standard form; a splashed form has naturally occurring splash. Dark yellow with red center and edges in another form; light pink with orange center in another.
Bloom
Sets seed.
Fragrance
Deep musky, spicy, and strong.
Growth & Foliage
Tall.
Provenance
Among the first Thai hybrids to reach the US in the early 2000s.
Also Known As
Details
Growth Habit
tall
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Source
Thai
Size (in)
2.5-3
Fragrance Strength
musky, spicy, strong
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Size2.5-3"
Fragrancemusky, spicy, strong
Colors4
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