Six Shooter Sun
Colors
OrangePinkYellow
Description
An intense pink plumeria from Sun Harbor Florida with a yellow then orange center and curled petal edges, consistently producing six-petaled blooms. The associated variety Skunk Rainbow, from Kathy Mras of California, has a sweet floral scent when first blooming but develops a hint of garlic or onion by late in the day; it is an easy grower that branches easily, with colors and reflexed petals considered attractive.
Appearance
Intense pink with a yellow then orange center and curled edges; consistently six-petaled blooms.
Fragrance
Skunk Rainbow: sweet floral on opening, turning to a hint of garlic or onion later in the day.
Growth & Foliage
Skunk Rainbow: easy grower, branches easily.
Provenance
Sun Harbor Florida. Skunk Rainbow: from Kathy Mras, California.
Also Known As
Details
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
Fragrance Strength
sweet floral, oniony, first
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Fragrancesweet floral, oniony, first
Colors3
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