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
Duke
Flower strong red and strong pink with small, brilliant yellow center; somewhat grainy pigmentation; radiating dark red lines on front Petal wide, round tip, moderately overlapping; strong red band on front; fair texture Size three-and-one-half inches in diameter Scent strong sweet fragrance, becoming stronger on storage Stalk dark red, smooth, upright, tight flower clusters Keeping quality fair Leaves dark green with acute tips Plant habit upright, dense branching; suitable for landscaping Bearing habit April to November, heavy production of flowers Parentage P. rubra f. rubra x P. r. f. acuminata Remarks ‘Duke’ produces many large flowers and is recommended for home gardens. As it is susceptible to scales and aphids during the early winter months, a spray program may be needed.
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Plumeria in Hawaii
By Richard A. Criley
Department of Plant and Soil ...Read More