Wailea 3.5" to 4" magenta with yellow throat
Colors
PinkYellowRed
Description
Produces 3.5" to 4" flowers with a yellow throat in red-pink to magenta tones that become increasingly bluish with age. Petals are separated and slightly twisted.
Appearance
Petals separated and slightly twisted; red-pink or magenta, increasingly bluish with age; yellow throat.
Fragrance
Medium, sweet fragrance.
Growth & Foliage
Light green elliptical leaves with lighter veining and pointed tips.
Also Known As
Details
Growth Habit
medium
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
Size (in)
3.5-4
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
Petals: separated and slightly twisted, red-pink or magenta, increasingly bluish with age. Fragrance: medium, sweet. Leaves: light green with lighter veining, elliptical, pointed tip. Wailea Red Star shaped flower. Similar to a cerise but petals curl forward instead of back. Prolific bloomer with large clumps of flowers, Good bloomer with beautiful wavy leaves. Vibrant 2 1/2” hot pink with an orange-yellow center. Petal edges are slightly rippled. Spicy scent and fair to good keeping quality.
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Size3.5-4"
Colors3
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