A 3.5" pink rainbow similar to Barbados Showgirl and Confetti. Petals are elliptical, pointed, moderately overlapped, twisted and reflexed, with upturned inner edges and dark pink bands on the reverse. Coloring shades from dark pink through orange and yellow with dark pink radiating veins on the front and a medium yellow center. Keeping quality is good with a high tendency to fade. A medium grower with average branching and elliptical green leaves with acute tips. One of the few rainbows found in the Florida Keys; a strong grower with very few problems.
Appearance
3.5" pink rainbow; elliptical, pointed petals, moderately overlapped, twisted and reflexed, with upturned inner edges. Dark pink to orange and yellow with dark pink radiating veins and a medium yellow center; dark pink bands on the reverse.
Bloom
Keeping quality is good with a high tendency to fade.
Fragrance
Sweet fragrance.
Growth & Foliage
Medium grower with average branching. Elliptical green leaves with acute tips.
Cultivation Tips
Strong grower with very few problems.
Provenance
One of the few rainbows found in the Florida Keys.
Also Known As
US 1akaUS OneakaBeach Road Rainbowaka
Details
Growth Habit
medium
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
PSA #
215
Size (in)
3.5
Fragrance Strength
rainbow sweet, sweet
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
Similar to Barbados Showgirl, Confetti. Pink, large yellow center radiating out one half of inner edge. Moderate pink outer band and radiating veins on front. Long elliptical pedals, pointed tips, slight overlap. 3 1/2" pink rainbow with sweet fragrance. One of the few rainbows found in FL Keys. Strong grower. Very few problems. Pink, elliptical moderately overlapped pointed petals 3 .5". Twisted and reflexed with dark pink bands on reverse. Dark pink, blending into orange and yellow with dark pink veins, slightly upturned inner edges, and a medium yellow center with sweet fragrance. Keeping quality is good with a high tendency to fade. Medium grower. Branching is average. Elliptical green leaves have acute tips.