Huge, glowing pink buds give way to palm-size, lotus-shaped coral flowers. What I love most about this variety is that, over time, it transitions from a brilliant coral all the way to buff and is very long lasting. It’s my very favorite of all the coral-colored varieties. The only downside is that it smells like dirty socks!

Cut stems can also be stored for later use; they will last for 2 to 3 weeks in the refrigerator. When storing, remove almost all of the leaves; bunch the stems together, and slip them into a plastic bag with a few paper towels inside to absorb any excess moisture. Lay them flat on the shelf in the produce area of the fridge and then check every few days for signs of mold. Discard any that begin to rot. Upon removal, the flowers often look limp but don’t worry. Recut the stems and place them immediately in warm water with flower preservative. The buds will open within 24 hours, and the blooms will last a good week in the vase.