Bolero
Colors
PinkRedYellow
Description
A spectacular plumeria producing vibrant pink and yellow blooms. When heat is applied, blooms develop a fiery red starburst heart. Semi-compact tree form produces flowers of 4 inches or larger with nice floral scent. Named for the iconic song from the movie Ten when growers saw this tree flowering.
Appearance
Vibrant pink and yellow, 4+ inches. Fiery red starburst heart develops with heat.
Bloom
4+ inch blooms. Semi-compact tree with fiery red starburst in heat.
Fragrance
Nice floral scent.
Growth & Foliage
Semi-compact growth.
Provenance
Named after the iconic song from the movie Ten.
Also Known As
Details
Hybridizer
Jungle Jack
Growth Habit
semi-compact
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
Source
JJ
Size (in)
10
Fragrance Strength
floral
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
Spectacular, vibrant pink / yellow blooms with a fiery red starburst heart when the heat is on. When we first saw this semi-compact tree flowering, we shouted "now that's a 10", so the iconic song from the movie "10" became its new name. Nice floral scent on 4"+ flowers.
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Size10"
Fragrancefloral
Colors3
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