Silk Road Spice
Colors
WhiteRed
Description
A very compact plumeria with large inflorescences and large flower size. The 3.5-inch red blooms have a darker, large streaky center and a white backside that slightly curls. The fragrance is strong and described as a mixture of cinnamon and nutmeg. Named by Ken Johnson, a plumeria collector and breeder who visited Kukiat's garden in May 2009. A seedling of Kimi Moragne. Sets seed.
Appearance
Gorgeous red blooms 3.5 inches across with a darker, large streaky center and a slightly curling white backside.
Bloom
Very large inflorescences.
Fragrance
Strong, described as a mixture of cinnamon and nutmeg.
Growth & Foliage
Very compact.
Cultivation Tips
Sets seed.
Provenance
From Dr. Kukiat; seedling of Kimi Moragne. Named by Ken Johnson during a visit to Kukiat's garden in May 2009.
Also Known As
Details
Hybridizer
Kukiat
Parentage
Seedling of Kimi Moragne
Growth Habit
compact
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Size (in)
3.5
Fragrance Strength
described strong
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Size3.5"
Fragrancedescribed strong
Colors2
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