Royal Hawaiian aka Plastic Pink Plumeria

Plumeria ‘Royal Hawaiian’ 

Plumeria ‘Royal Hawaiian’ (Reg #264) is a stunning variety from Thailand, renowned for its intense hot pink blooms, excellent keeping quality, and sweet cinnamon fragrance. Named by Marilyn Cohen of Marilyn's Gardens, this medium grower is a favorite among plumeria enthusiasts seeking vibrant color and robust growth. ‘Royal Hawaiian’ is an exceptional addition to coastal gardens, offering a captivating display of color and form that enhances any landscape.

Captivating 3.5-Inch Rainbow Blooms

The 3.5-inch flowers of ‘Royal Hawaiian’ are truly mesmerizing. Each bloom showcases a harmonious blend of deep pink petals with a small bright yellow center and a strong red band on the reverse side. The wide oval petals, slightly overlapping and rounded at the tips, create a lush and vibrant appearance. As the blooms mature, the reddish-pink hues intensify with salmon-colored veining, adding depth and contrast to the overall display. These large bloom heads typically appear in tight clusters, providing a generous and continuous display of color throughout the blooming season.

Great Bloomer

‘Royal Hawaiian’ delights gardeners with its abundant and consistent blossoms throughout the blooming season. As a great bloomer, it ensures your garden is adorned with vibrant and breathtaking flowers over a long blooming period, providing continuous visual interest and enhancing the overall aesthetic of your outdoor space. The prolific blooming habit combined with excellent branching results in lush and full bloom clusters that are a true spectacle to behold.

Sweet Cinnamon Scent

Beyond its remarkable beauty, ‘Royal Hawaiian’ offers a sweet cinnamon fragrance reminiscent of Dentyne Gum. The delightful scent fills the garden, creating an enchanting ambiance that delights your senses and those around you. This sweet fragrance adds an extra layer of charm and relaxation, making each visit to your garden a pleasant sensory experience. ‘Royal Hawaiian’ is also excellent for lei making, adding both visual and olfactory appeal to traditional Hawaiian garlands.

Medium Growth Habit

With its medium growth habit, ‘Royal Hawaiian’ is perfectly suited for gardens of various sizes. Whether grown in a container, a cozy backyard, or as part of a more expansive landscape, this variety adds a graceful presence without overwhelming its surroundings. Its sturdy structure and thick branching contribute to its overall resilience and aesthetic appeal, ensuring it thrives in a neat and tidy landscape.

Excellent Branching and Sets Seed

Known for its excellent branching, ‘Royal Hawaiian’ ensures a balanced and lush appearance, promoting the growth of more flowers and maintaining the tree’s overall health. Additionally, it sets seed easily, allowing for easy propagation and the continuation of this beautiful variety in future generations.

Beautiful Gray Green Leaves

‘Royal Hawaiian’ boasts medium green, elliptical leaves with downward-pointing tips and light green veining. The attractive foliage provides a stunning backdrop for the vibrant blooms, enhancing the plant's visual appeal and contributing to a healthy, vibrant garden environment.

Color

• Color: Rainbow (Deep Pink, Red)
• Flower Size: 3.5 inches
• Blooming: Great Bloomer
• Growth Rate: Medium Grower
• Scent: Sweet Cinnamon
• AKAs: Plastic Pink (close), not Hawaiian Royal Color
• History: Named by Marilyn Cohen of Marilyn's Gardens, from Thailand, sets seed pods; nubby bark texture
• Reg: #264