Physical Attribute |
Specification |
Flower Type |
Single or double-petaled |
Flower Color |
Red, pink, yellow, white, orange, purple |
Petal Shape |
Oblong or lance-shaped |
Petal Length |
5-10 cm (2-4 inches) |
Petal Width |
3-5 cm (1-2 inches) |
Flower Diameter |
7-15 cm (2.5-6 inches) |
Stem Length |
10-20 cm (4-8 inches) |
Leaf Shape |
Ovate or lobed |
Leaf Size |
7-15 cm (3-6 inches) long, 5-10 cm (2-4 inches) wide |
Leaf Margin |
Serrated or smooth |
Flowering Season |
Late spring to fall |
Fragrance |
Light, sweet scent (depending on variety) |
Pollen Type |
Granular, yellow or orange |
Reproductive Parts |
Five stamens, one pistil |
Calix Color |
Green, sometimes tinged with red |
Plant Height |
1-3 meters (3-10 feet), depending on species |