Songkhla Sonoma Galveston
Colors
YellowPinkWhite
Description
This entry encompasses multiple cultivars. Songkhla/Sonoma/Galveston: believed to be seedling of Slaughter Pink, grown and named in honor of Eva Beard. Known as a true Friendship Plumeria given never sold, producing 3 to 3.5-inch white with yellow center, pink bands, and light spicy fragrance that can smell like mothballs. Sophie from Florida Colors Nursery: 3 to 4-inch seedling of Pink Pansy with bright white, pink, and red coloration on a medium tree. Good bloomer, very showy, excellent scent. Sorbet Ripple: possibly Mango Magic with gardenia scent, sets seed.
Appearance
Songkhla: 3 to 3.5 inches, white with yellow center and pink bands. Sophie: 3 to 4 inches, bright white, pink, and red.
Bloom
Sophie: good bloomer, very showy.
Fragrance
Songkhla: light spicy fragrance (can smell like mothballs). Sophie: excellent scent. Sorbet Ripple: gardenia scent.
Growth & Foliage
Sophie: medium tree.
Cultivation Tips
Sorbet Ripple sets seed.
Provenance
Songkhla believed seedling of Slaughter Pink, named for Eva Beard. Sophie seedling of Pink Pansy from Florida Colors Nursery. Sorbet Ripple possibly Mango Magic.
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Details
Parentage
Seedling of Slaughter Pink
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
Size (in)
3.5
Fragrance Strength
light spicy, can
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
Believed to be a seedling of Slaughter Pink, grown and named in honor of Eva Beard. This is a true "Friendship Plumeria" to be given and never sold. 3-3 1/2" white with a yellow center and pink bands and a light spicy fragrance, can smell like mothballs.
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Size3.5"
Fragrancelight spicy, can
Colors3
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