Taber Azalea Flower Chimera: Half Pink, Half Dark Pink

Q: Light-pink azalea has dark pink flowers and one half-and-half bloom. Cause?

A: Botanical chimera—cell mutation in bud prevents chlorophyll in some cells. Many variegated plants originated from leaf chimeras. 'G. L. Taber' azalea is known for producing different colored flowers, including white 'G. G. Gerbing'. Monitor for recurrence.

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