San Germain

Was named in Hawaii, its initial distribution out of Hawaii was via sales by Mr. Jim Little who had collected cuttings from the University of Hawaii plants. Originated as a cutting brought from Puerto Rico in 1968-1969 by USDA researcher Dr. Franklin Martin, along with 'Delfel' and 'Mayaguez.' UofH thinks 'San Germain' may be a species, due to its rust-resistant foliage and whitewith-yellow-throat flowers. It is extremely susceptible to the plumeria borer. Ms. Perez has included it in her DNA analyses, but no information to share on that research at this time. Unverified info: “P. rubra x obtusa hybrid from Puerto Rico and also P. caracasana hybrid.” White, intensely fragrant. Huge prolific bunches. Long flower stems. White flowers with beautiful long leaves, very strong jasmine fragrance, star shaped with pointed petals. A fast growing well shaped medium evergreen tree with huge graceful frond like foliage and a clean, white barked, non suckering trunk make this a beautiful ornamental tree even when not in flower. The medium sized flowers hang in huge bunches all over the tree. Very long flowering season and cold tolerant. 4” (if spread) 2 ½”white with a very strong honeysuckle scent. Very narrow leaves. One of the most fragrant of all plumeria along with Vera Cruz Rose. The tall inflorescence has many florets that continue to emerge for a long flowering season. The naturally drooping foliage is simple gorgeous. Tough and cold tolerant. Smells more like a jasmine crossed with a hybrid rose. Lanky. Rangy, long leaves (but not as narrow as P. alba) but the texture is like the P. rubra foliage, white-with-yellow-throat flowers, pointed petals, soft texture (like most whites), long greenish peduncle, easy to root, fairly fast grower. Very leggy grower with white flower and yellow center, the scent is strong honey suckle, has huge inflos that will produce many flowers. Distinctive leaf shape – long, narrow. Doesn't get rust. Easy/fast rooter, thick branching, fast grower, generous bloomer, hearty. Not sensitive to soil compaction. Rust resistant. Green dot deep in throat. Sets seed.