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
‘Ruffles’ (‘Vanda’)
Flower moderate pink with large, brilliant yellow center Petal wide, round tip, moderately overlapping; strong pink bands on front and back; margins very wavy; fair texture Size two inches in diameter Scent slight sweet scent Stalk greenish-red, smooth, pendent, loose flower clusters Keeping quality fair Leaves light green with acuminate tips Plant habit upright, open branching; recommended for landscaping Bearing habit April to October, moderate flower production Parentage P. rubra f. rubra x P. r. f. acuminata Remarks The flowers are suitable for leis and table arrangements. This cultivar is recommended for home gardens.
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Plumeria in Hawaii
By Richard A. Criley
Department of Plant and Soil ...Read More