Shifting gears now.<br />Orchids are one of the most popular types of flower in Korea.<br />And in some good news for lovers of the flower,... local researchers have developed a new variety which stays in bloom for much longer.<br />Park Se-young has more. <br /> With beautiful pink flowers and a delicate fragrance, Pinky Beauty is a new orchid variety developed by the Agricultural Research and Extension Services.<br />The researchers first crossbred the Doritis and Kingidium breeds, then matched the resulting hybrid with Aerides.<br />The new variety of orchid blooms from the first ten days of June, and unlike other varieties, its flowers last for about 34 days.<br />With the soft scent of Aerides, Pinky Beauty is ideal for homes and offices.<br />To develop the new species, the researchers have repeatedly bred and raised orchids since 2007.<br />They applied for protection for the new variety of orchid in August with plans to propagate the new species at farms.<br /><br /> "With the scent of Aerides and shorter stalks, it will be of high ornamental value."<br /><br /> The development of the new variety is expected to reduce royalties for imported orchids and serve as a new source of income for farmers.<br />Park Se-young, Arirang News. <br />
