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Whirlwind

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Description

Compact grower with excellent early bloom habit. Produces large clusters of 2-3 inch flowers on a well-formed, compact, wide-spreading tree with good branching. Vivid colors in heat with heavy, striped 2-3 inch blooms. Strong perfume with citrus and lychee notes.

Appearance

Vividly colored, 2-3 inch flowers with heavy striping.

Bloom

Large clusters and big inflorescences. Heavy early bloomer.

Fragrance

Citrus scent, with lychee notes. Very fragrant.

Growth & Foliage

Compact, well-shaped, wide-spreading tree with good branching and short stature.

Cultivation Tips

Needs heat to bloom properly. Fades quickly.

Provenance

Australian wild sown seedling of Celadine, discovered and introduced by Ken Johnson (as Whiskers). Various other forms noted including Whisper and a white variant with yellow center.

Also Known As

Details

Hybridizer
Jungle Jack
Growth Habit
compact
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Source
JJ
Size (in)
2-3
Fragrance Strength
compact, citrus, strong perfum
Anecdotal Notes
Diana

. Large clusters of 2-3” flowers on a well-formed, compact tree. Excellent early bloomer. Growth habit: compact Scent: medium. Vivid colors. The flowers aren't huge but blooms in big clusters and I think her colors are amazing. Citrus scent, very fragrant. Fades quickly. Need heat to bloom properly. Lychee scent. Short but spreads wide. Very fragrant. Smallish blooms but BIG inflos, heavy early bloomer, good branching. Vividly colored in the heat, producing heavily striped 2-3" blooms. Excellent heavy early bloomer. Strong perfume scent. Large clusters on a well-shaped, wide spreading, compact tree with good branching. Sets seed. Whiskers Huge flowers up to 10cm. Australian wild sown seedling of Celadine, discovered and introduced by Ken Johnson. Beautiful white, cream, pink and yellow flowers with red and brown veins radiating out from centre. Whisper Exotic. Delicate with an incredible fragrance. Lei quality. Pastel Pink, White and Orange. Beautiful white plumeria with yellow center, long petals with slightly curls back at the end of petals, nice texture, nicely touch of pink of tight buds, large flower up to 4", sweet fragrance.

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Quick Facts

Size2-3"
Fragrancecompact, citrus, strong perfum