Jamaican Fire
Colors
YellowRed
Description
Collected in Bali at a 2007 plumeria conference. Produces 3 to 3.5 inch dark red flowers with a vibrant yellow center; petal edges sometimes turn purplish. Fragrance is very intense and sweet. Slow grower that does not root and should be grafted. Sets seed.
Appearance
Dark red flowers with a vibrant yellow center; petal edges can become purplish.
Bloom
3 to 3.5 inch flowers.
Fragrance
Very intense, sweet scent.
Growth & Foliage
Slow grower.
Cultivation Tips
Should be grafted; does not root.
Provenance
Collected in Bali at a 2007 plumeria conference.
Also Known As
Details
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Size (in)
3
Fragrance Strength
sweet, intense
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
stunning flower, from Bali, collected during a 2007 plumeria conference. Nice fragrance. Slow grower. Should be grafted, does not root. 3” and sweet fragrance. 3" – 3.5" (??). Very intense scent, vibrant yellow in the centre. Dark Red. Sometimes get purplish on petal edge. Sets seed. Jamaican Sorrel Seedling of Jamaica Fire Jamaica Rum Punch seedling of Jamaica fire. 3” mild scent, dark buds. Jamaican Spice sweet scent.
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Size3"
Fragrancesweet, intense
Colors2
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