Black Ruby
Colors
Red
Description
A distinctive red plumeria with ruby-red petals featuring black eye and black veining throughout. Smaller flowers compared to Hilo, but with really dark, thick petals. Excellent keeping quality for a red cultivar. Sets seed readily.
Appearance
Ruby red petals with black eye and black veining. Smaller flower size, dark thick petal substance.
Bloom
Smaller flowers compared to Hilo. Sets seed.
Fragrance
Musty fruity fragrance.
Also Known As
Details
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Source
JL
Fragrance Strength
fruity
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
ruby red petals and black eye with black veining. Musty fruity fragrance. Keeping quality is awesome, especially for a red. Smaller flower to Hilo, really dark thick petal. Sets seed.
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