Not a dwarf Singapore but a compact tree with slim, short, slightly upward branches. Flowers show a pink tinge on the outer edges and a pink band on the back of the petal, with deep pink buds. Color can intensify further pink. Growth habit resembles a standard plumeria rather than a pudica, although leaves are dark green with very wavy margins and branching is free. Stems are somewhat thicker than P. pudica but still resemble the parent. A nearly identical second hybrid called New Srisupakorn is considered far superior and is not susceptible to rust. Despite being a seedling of pudica, the name Pink Pudica is considered confusing.
Appearance
White flowers with pink tinge on outer edges and a pink band on the petal reverse; deep pink buds. Dark green leaves with very wavy margins.
Fragrance
Strong nutmeg scent.
Growth & Foliage
Compact tree, not a dwarf; slim, short branches growing slightly upward. Stem somewhat thicker than P. pudica; free branching.
Cultivation Tips
A related hybrid, New Srisupakorn, is not susceptible to rust and is considered superior.
Provenance
Seedling of P. pudica.
Also Known As
Details
Parentage
Seedling of Pudica
Growth Habit
dwarf
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
Fragrance Strength
strong nutmeg, really
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
(not dwarf Singapore) and he guessed that the pollen should be from P. pudica. Srisupakorn is not a dwarf but rather a compact tree with slim and short branches which grow a bit upward. It does have a nice fragrance and can get even pinker. Seems to have a growth habit more like a standard plumie not like a pudica. The flower has a pink tinge on the outer edges with a pink band on the back of the petal. The buds are a deep pink. It has a strong nutmeg scent. It really smells good. There's a second hybrid looking absolutely the same and being called "New Srisupakorn". New Srisupakorn is a far superior plant. Not susceptible to rust. Being a seedling of Pudica, 'Pink Pudica' is a somewhat confusing name. Leaves: dark green, very wavy margins. Stem was somewhat thicker than P. pudica but still looked very much like its parent, including the free branching.