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
Elena
Flower white with large, brilliant yellow center; narrow pink band on back Petal wide, pointed tip, moderately overlapping; narrow, moderate pink band on back; heavy texture Size three-and-three-quarter inches in diameter Scent slight sweet fragrance Stalk greenish-red, smooth, upright, tight flower clusters Keeping quality very good Leaves light green with acuminate tips Plant habit upright, dense branching; suitable for landscaping Bearing habit March to November, moderate flower production Parentage P. rubra f. acuminata Remarks This cultivar has exceptionally good texture in its petals, making its keeping quality equal to that of ‘Common Yellow’. It is recommended for home gardens and commercial orchards. Released by CTAHR in 1970.
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Plumeria in Hawaii
By Richard A. Criley
Department of Plant and Soil ...Read More