Plumeria grown from seed by Florida Colors Nursery
Pink Ruffles Plumeria
- SKU:
- Pink Ruffles
- Availability:
- Usually: Ships in 5-7 business days
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- Flower Color:
- Pink
- Flower Fragrance:
- Fresh
- Flower Size:
- 3"
- Growing Habit:
- Medium (12"-24" per yr)
Description
Pink Ruffles: PSA registered as #356
Pink Ruffles from Florida Colors Nursery originated as a seedling of Pink Pansy. Characterized by its captivating appearance, this plumeria variety showcases 3-inch blooms in a delicate light to medium pink shade with gracefully overlapping petals. Its distinctively ruffled edges set Pink Ruffles apart, adding an extra layer of charm to its already mesmerizing beauty.
The flowers of Pink Ruffles adorn a medium-sized upright tree, offering a profusion of blooms throughout its blooming season. At the heart of each bloom lies a reddish-orange eye encircled by a peachy-gold ring, surrounded by a blend of pinkish-white hues. The edges of the petals feature a unique ruffle or twist, creating a visually stunning effect that captivates the eye.
Not only is Pink Ruffles visually striking, but it also boasts a sweet fragrance that further enhances its appeal. With a medium growth habit, this variety is suitable for various garden settings, adding a touch of elegance wherever it is planted.
The wide, overlapping petals of Pink Ruffles measure 2.5 to 3 inches and boast a delightful texture that adds to their allure. Particularly recommended for its fragrance, this variety emits a sweet scent that entices pollinators and delights the senses.
One of the notable attributes of Pink Ruffles is its exceptional keeping quality, thanks to the heavy overlap of its petals. As a prolific bloomer, it reliably produces an abundance of flowers each year, ensuring a spectacle of color in the garden. Additionally, its blooms maintain their freshness for an extended period, making it suitable for lei-making, with flowers retaining their quality for over 12 days.
The original Pink Ruffles tree, which is over 25 years old, stood tall at 15 feet in Florida Colors Nursery as of 2017. Known for its resilience and beauty, Pink Ruffles is a cherished addition to plumeria enthusiasts' collections, enchanting all who behold its radiant pink blooms and delicate fragrance.
- PSA Registration: #356
- Color: Pink
- Flower Size: 2 1/2" - 3"
- Blooming: A prolific bloomer
- Growth: Medium
- Scent: Strong sweet fragrance
- AKAs:
- Notes: A Florida Colors Nursery Seedling, Bright rose-pink flowers have a distinctive ruffle at the petal edge making it the only plumeria with ruffled flowers. sets seeds.
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Waiting for the plant to sprout leaves
The plant arrived in great shape, it hasn't sprouted leaves