Key West Rose
Colors
OrangePinkYellow
Description
One of the three plumeria species indigenous to South Florida and the Florida Keys. Produces hot pink 2.5" flowers with bright orange-yellow centers in huge inflorescences that can measure a foot wide or more.
Appearance
Hot pink petals, 2.5", with bright orange-yellow centers.
Bloom
Huge inflorescences, up to a foot or more wide.
Fragrance
Coconut oil sun-tan lotion scent.
Provenance
Indigenous to South Florida and the Florida Keys.
Also Known As
Details
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
Size (in)
2.5
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Size2.5"
Colors3
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