Plumerias of the Day: Scarlet Knight in the Plants of the Day forum

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Dutchlady1

Sep 4, 2015 6:01 PM CST

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Today's Plumeria of the Day is Plumeria (Plumeria rubra 'Scarlet Knight') .

This has two other names: Scarlet Knight (its registered name) and Herman Shigemura. Please join in, if you own this plumeria! We would love to know more about how it performs in your area!

Plumeria (Plumeria rubra 'Scarlet Knight')
Uploaded by Dutchlady1

Plumeria (Plumeria rubra 'Scarlet Knight')
Uploaded by Dutchlady1

Plumeria (Plumeria rubra 'Scarlet Knight')
Uploaded by Dutchlady1

Also, please consider adding a "Local Report" to the ATP Plant Database! Thank you!

Plumeria (Plumeria rubra 'Scarlet Knight')

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drdawg

Sep 4, 2015 8:12 PM CST

Name: Ken Ramsey
Vero Beach, FL (Zone 10a)

Nope. I wish.

drdawg (Dr. Kenneth Ramsey)

The reason it's so hard to lose weight when you get up in age is because your body and your fat have become good friends.

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Mark619

Sep 4, 2015 10:01 PM CST

San Diego (Zone 10a)

Plumeria (Plumeria rubra 'Scarlet Knight')
Uploaded by Mark619

Plumeria (Plumeria rubra 'Scarlet Knight')
Uploaded by Mark619

One of the best smelling flowers...less sun longer color..

| @Mark619 | Post #944654 (3)

Dutchlady1

Sep 5, 2015 3:21 AM CST

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Great pictures, Mark, and I like your observation about less sun. If you add this to the database entry you may see an

magically appear!

| @Dutchlady1 | Post #944697 (4)

GigiAdeniumPlumeria

Sep 5, 2015 10:18 AM CST

Name: Gigi AdeniumPlumeria
Florida (Zone 9b)

Hmmm I wonder if Mango Brush and Scarlet Knight are related? They have similar color - picturewise, the petals and the gold dust center.

Does the older bloom turn purplish before turning brown?

©by Gigi Adenium Plumeria "Gardening is my favorite pastime. I grow whatever plant that catches my attention. I also enjoy hand pollinating desert roses.”

| @GigiAdeniumPlumeria | Post #944866 (5)

Dutchlady1

Sep 5, 2015 10:26 AM CST

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'related'

- there is no way to know. But they are definitely not the same cultivar. Mango Brush has much more gold.

Here is a picture of my Mango Brush for comparison.

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ShadyGreenThumb

Sep 5, 2015 10:46 AM CST

Name: Cheryl
North of Houston TX (Zone 9a)

Sadly, I have no reds. I have had no luck rooting them But I won't give up! I am heading to Honolulu this month for a short work visit. I will find one there, I think,

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drdawg

Sep 5, 2015 11:18 AM CST

Name: Ken Ramsey
Vero Beach, FL (Zone 10a)

Look for the Scott Pratt, Cheryl. It is not only a historical red and a good bloomer, but I have good luck rooting it as well.

drdawg (Dr. Kenneth Ramsey)

The reason it's so hard to lose weight when you get up in age is because your body and your fat have become good friends.

| @drdawg | Post #944920 (8)

Dutchlady1

Sep 5, 2015 12:02 PM CST

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That is a matter of taste. I no longer grow Scott Pratt.
My favorite red is Pops Red.

| @Dutchlady1 | Post #944947 (9)

drdawg

Sep 5, 2015 12:37 PM CST

Name: Ken Ramsey
Vero Beach, FL (Zone 10a)

Each to their own, Hetty. What plumeria variety(s) have you had the longest, and how long?

drdawg (Dr. Kenneth Ramsey)

The reason it's so hard to lose weight when you get up in age is because your body and your fat have become good friends.

| @drdawg | Post #944972 (10)

GigiAdeniumPlumeria

Sep 5, 2015 1:01 PM CST

Name: Gigi AdeniumPlumeria
Florida (Zone 9b)

Dutchlady1 said:'related' - there is no way to know. But they are definitely not the same cultivar. Mango Brush has much more gold.

You are right and my Mango Brush is more maroon, the gold didn't show well in this photo but in person it is very noticeable.

Plumeria (Plumeria rubra 'Mango Brush')
Uploaded by GigiAdeniumPlumeria

©by Gigi Adenium Plumeria "Gardening is my favorite pastime. I grow whatever plant that catches my attention. I also enjoy hand pollinating desert roses.”

| @GigiAdeniumPlumeria | Post #944986 (11)

Mark619

Sep 5, 2015 1:11 PM CST

San Diego (Zone 10a)

I only have one red..looking to acquire more....I've had Scott Pratt also but not one of my faves...

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Rainbow

Sep 5, 2015 1:15 PM CST

Name: KadieD
Oceania, Mariana Islands (Zone 11b)
Wet Tropical AHS Zone 12

That's it...I give up!!

I mean...I give in! Or is it...I surrender. I surrender my resistance to acquire more plumerias! The reds posted in this thread are irresistible!

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GigiAdeniumPlumeria

Sep 5, 2015 1:18 PM CST

Name: Gigi AdeniumPlumeria
Florida (Zone 9b)

Join the fun Kadie!

©by Gigi Adenium Plumeria "Gardening is my favorite pastime. I grow whatever plant that catches my attention. I also enjoy hand pollinating desert roses.”

| @GigiAdeniumPlumeria | Post #945001 (14)

Dutchlady1

Sep 5, 2015 2:10 PM CST

Thread OP