Col's Cooktown Sunset Plumeria

Plumeria 'Col's Cooktown Sunset' 

Plumeria 'Col's Cooktown Sunset' (PSA Reg #368) is a stunning variety known for its vibrant, multi-colored blooms that make a striking visual impact in any garden. The flowers, typically 3 inches in diameter, feature a beautiful blend of bright yellow with a pinkish-red band, along with orange and pink tones. This color combination creates a radiant, sunset-like effect, making it a showstopper.

The fragrance of 'Col's Cooktown Sunset' is a delightful mix of fruity and spicy notes, adding an aromatic layer to the plant’s visual appeal. The petals are slightly overlapped, contributing to the fullness and depth of the flowers. The large, full flower heads are highly visible even from a distance, making them an excellent choice for those looking to add vibrant color to their garden.

While this variety has a tall and lanky growth habit, it is known to be a floppy grower, which means it benefits from being staked for support. It performs best with low water, making it relatively easy to care for once established. Despite its excellent blooming ability, 'Col's Cooktown Sunset' can be hard to root, but it is easy to graft, ensuring that propagation is still achievable.

In terms of blooming, this cultivar produces large inflorescences that maintain their vibrant color throughout the season. Interestingly, the flowers can change color with the seasons, transitioning from pale pink and lemon in cooler weather to red and banana yellow during the heat.

In summary, Plumeria 'Col's Cooktown Sunset' is a beautiful variety that offers stunning multi-colored blooms, a pleasant fruity and spicy fragrance, and a reliable blooming pattern. Its vibrant flowers and tall growth habit make it an excellent addition to larger gardens or landscape designs.

Color: Orange, yellow, and pink
Flower Size: 3 inches
Blooming: Large inflorescences, good bloomer
Growth: Tall and lanky, floppy grower
Scent: Fruity and spicy
AKAs: Carnavon Sunset, Berries & Cream, Weipa Sunset, Darwin Sunset, Darwin Rainbow, Tanjelo, Hawaiian Sunset
Notes: Can be pale pink and lemon early season turning red and banana yellow in heat