This cultivar is also known as Golden Heart (not JL Copper or P3). It produces stunning intense red/pink blooms with highly contrasting deep sunset yellow center, translating from Thai as 'Heart of Gold' or 'copper'. The flowers are 3.5 to 5 inches with very distinctive foliage and wood. The flowers have a sheen and get dark red with heat. The plant is an incredible medium-tall tree with tall growth habit. The cultivar has strong floral scent, is slow to root, and sets seed.
Appearance
3.5-5 inches, intense reddish pink with contrasting deep sunset yellow center and fiery red heart. Sheen on petals, gets dark red with heat.
Bloom
3.5-5 inches, creates huge clusters.
Fragrance
Strong floral scent.
Growth & Foliage
Tall growth habit. Very distinctive foliage and wood.
Cultivation Tips
Does not like cold. Slow to root.
Provenance
Thai cultivar, translates from Thai as 'Heart of Gold' or 'copper'.
Also Known As
Thong DaengakaTong Daengaka
Details
Hybridizer
Jungle Jack
Growth Habit
medium
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Source
JL
Size (in)
3.5-5
Fragrance Strength
strong floral
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
AKA Golden Heart, not JL Copper, not P3. JJ: Strong, red-yellow 3.5”-5”. Very distinctive foliage and wood. Growth habit: medium, scent: strong floral. Stunning intense red/pink with highly contrasting deep sunset yellow centre. Doesn't like cold. Beautiful color and huge inflos. Translates from Thai as 'Heart of Gold' or "copper'. Incredible plumeria, medium-tall tree. Has a sheen and gets dark red with heat. Cold tolerant. Slow to root. Intense reddish pink blooms with contrasting sunset yellow center and fiery red heart. Beautiful 3.5-5” flowers have a strong floral scent and create huge clusters. Very distinctive foliage and wood. Tall growth habit. Sets seed.