Dragon Tears
Colors
OrangeYellowWhiteRed
Description
Unique yellow white plumeria with large 3 to 4-inch flowers opening with a distinct twist and brilliant coloration in warmer weather. Red orange streaks appear in warmer weather with brilliant red orange streaks. Distinct red pagoda tips. Great fragrance, similar to tuberose. As a young plant, blooms may wilt too quickly in hot sun, so keep in semi-shade. Medium to tall growth habit. Splash is consistent on all flowers. Sets seed.
Appearance
Yellow white with distinct twist. Red pagoda tips. 3 to 4 inches. Brilliant red orange streaks in warmer weather.
Bloom
Flowers open with distinct twist. Brilliant coloration in warmer weather.
Fragrance
Great fragrance, similar to tuberose.
Growth & Foliage
Medium to tall growth habit.
Cultivation Tips
Keep young plants in semi-shade. Sets seed.
Also Known As
Details
Hybridizer
Jungle Jack
Growth Habit
medium
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Source
JJ
Size (in)
3-4
Fragrance Strength
jj
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
great fragrance, similar to tuberose. 3-4” flowers open with a distinct twist and and brilliant coloration in warmer weather. Great fragrance, similar to tuberose. As a young plant the blooms may wilt too quickly in hot sun, so keep in semi shade. Medium to tall growth habit. Splash is consistent on all flowers. Unique yellow white plumeria with large 3-4” flowers in a distinct twist with red pagoda tips. Brilliant red orange streaks in warmer weather. In very hot climates, grows best in semi shade. Medium to tall growth habit. Sets seed. Drama Queen Large dramatic pink with hot pink on the edge of the petals. Orange pink center.
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Quick Facts
Size3-4"
Fragrancejj
Colors4
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