what are some favorite plumarias--are some easier to grow? i have a white--is that a more common one? which would you choose for my next one?
favorite plumarias
yes whites are more common. i have a california sally that is making an inflo, which will be my first bloom, so i guess that makes it my favorite.... i got it from exotic plumeria two years ago this november.
what does it look like?
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showimage/96625/
this is the link to the plantfiles entry. it is a rainbow variety
very pretty--i see why you like it so much--thanks for sharing it with me!
you're very welcome... it will be even better seeing it in person!
My favorites are whatever is blooming now too; although, I have about 20 favorites for fragrance. Which one you should get next depends upon what you are looking for and what strikes your fancy. It helps greatly to go to a nursery with many in bloom and see for yourself the different types. Things to consider: growth habit, flower size, keeping quality of the flowers, fragrance, reliability of blooming, etc. Dwarfs are nice, but they tend to have small flowers. Some plumerias only have a very soft mild fragrance so, if fragrance is important to you, you will want to select the most fragrant one that you can find.
The Plumeria Society of America is based in Texas, and they have flower shows and sales several times a year where you can see many flowers on display and choose the ones you like best. All are easy to grow and just need to be protected from frost and freezing temps. Here is a link to the PSA: http://www.theplumeriasociety.org/ You can also go to the PlantFiles and browse the pictures there: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/b/Apocynaceae/Plumeria/none/cultivar/0/ and check out Florida Colors web site for more pictures and browse by color: http://www.floridacolors.com/ Some of the ones that are more commonly grown are listed below:
1. Celadine
2. Singapore
3. Kauka Wilder
4. Miami Rose
5. Key West Pink
6. Nebel's Rainbow
7. Dwarf Singapore Pink
8. Cancun Pink
9. Aztec Gold
10. Vera Cruz Rose
...and many others as well. There are many different named varieties that you can purchase, and there are many beautiful unnamed ones as well. My advice is to buy from a reputable seller and stay away from eBay as there are many not-so-reputable sellers on eBay. Florida Colors Nursery is where I purchased most of my collection and is very reputable. However, this is really not the time to buy new plumerias as most sellers have stopped shipping as colder weather approaches. These are tropical trees and need heat most of all to adjust and do well. Spring and summer is usually the best time to acquire new plumerias.
Diehrd here is a pic of my Calli Sally, it put out its first inflo this year. Very nice flower.
This message was edited Oct 30, 2007 10:03 PM
oh i can't wait! how did it smell
My favorite out of my collection so far has to be ruffles. Consistent set of flowers and surprisingly sweet smell for such an awesome looking flower. Its been blooming since the Beginning of September and is starting to push out another inflo!
those pics are just beautiful!!
i'm simple...
aztec gold
celadine
singapore
I've bought about a dozen plumeria plants of various sizes (and a total of 105 items!) from Esteban McGrath in Puerto Rico. His main website: http://www.lorescotropicalplants.com and his plumeria photos: http://www.lorescotropicalplants.com/PlumeriaPage.html
My favorite is which ever one(s) are in bloom at the moment. Otherwise, they are all wonderful. Currently Novelty and....
Bridal Bouquet.
