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Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Uses: Flowering Tree
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Other: Grafting
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Alternative cultivar names:
  • 'Purple Jaded Dragon'
  • 'Saeng Manee / Mangkonyok'

Common names
  • Plumeria

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Location: Bradenton, Florida
Date: 2012-07-20
Plumeria Purple Jaded Dragon (Plumeria \"Saeng Manee / Mangkonyok
Comments:
  • Posted by RobertB (Bradenton, Florida - Zone 9b) on Jul 21, 2012 6:51 AM concerning plant:
    A 2007 Thai introduction produces large clusters of 2 to 3" red to purple-red and yellow flowers. The petals are overlapping, round, golden-yellow with red to purple-red area along edge and red veining spreading from the base. The flower buds are a dark red with the petioles dark red to almost black. The fragrance is a medium sweet honey with a hint of wild strawberry. This is a most unusual Plumeria with an interesting and stunning color combination. Has large medium dark oblong leaves.

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