Galveston Island, TX (Zone 9b) | January 2006 | neutral
White Shell, and most of the other shell types (with the exception of Texas Lantern), do NOT retain the characteristic shell shape in ext...Read Morereme heat. In Southeast Texas, where summer temps routinely top 100 degrees and humidity hovers in the 80-percent range, the blooms "flatten out" quickly after opening. They're still delightful flowers with wonderful fragrances, but bear in mind their form may disappoint if that's the primary reason you want one.
By Richard A. Criley
Department of Plant and Soil ...Read MoreSciences
College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
University of Hawaii at Manoa
January, 2005
‘White Shell’
Flower white with strong red bands on back Petal narrow, round tip, partially unfurled (only back of Petal shows); strong red band on back; good texture Size one inch in diameter (partially unfurled bud) Scent strong sweet fragrance Stalk greenish-red, smooth, thin, pendent, loose flower clusters Keeping quality very good Leaves light green with acute tips Plant habit upright, dense branching; suitable for landscaping Bearing habit March to October, moderate flower production Parentage unknown hybrid origin Remarks The flowers remain partially unfurled, resembling seashells. This cultivar is recommended for home gardens.
White Shell, and most of the other shell types (with the exception of Texas Lantern), do NOT retain the characteristic shell shape in ext...Read More
From the publication:
Plumeria in Hawaii
By Richard A. Criley
Department of Plant and Soil ...Read More