Sunburst White Medium
Colors
White
Description
Sunburst White Medium (also referenced as Sunchai alba, 2011/12) is a large evergreen, semi-dwarf tree. While typical Plumeria alba grows as a small semi-dwarf about 3.5 m tall by 2.5 m wide with long, thin, strap-like foliage and small, highly perfumed flowers, Sunchai alba produces very large flowers nearly identical to Singapore obtusa blooms with exceptionally strong perfume. The deep green, long, strap-like evergreen leaves are highly rust resistant with a graceful drooping habit. It appears to be a P. alba x Singapore obtusa hybrid.
Appearance
Very large flowers similar in form to Singapore obtusa blooms.
Fragrance
Very strong perfume.
Growth & Foliage
Large, semi-dwarf evergreen tree, approximately 3.5 m tall by 2.5 m wide in the typical alba form. Deep green, long, strap-like evergreen leaves with a graceful drooping habit; highly rust resistant.
Cultivation Tips
Rust-resistant foliage suits landscape use.
Provenance
Believed to be a Plumeria alba x Singapore obtusa hybrid; dated 2011/12.
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Details
Growth Habit
medium
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
Fragrance Strength
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