| Plumerias on several acres growing in the garden have been acquired from plumeria lovers and collectors around the world, especially from the U.S., Australia and Thailand for collection and hybridization purposes. Thousands of plumeria seedlings from selected cultivars are also planted in the garden each year. In Thailand, plumeria grows and blooms almost year round. As the weather begins to cool in late November, most plumerias slip into a dormancy period which is around |
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Plumerias
Kukiat's Gardens
| December and January. It is normal for leaves to drop at this time while the plant rests. As the temperature warms up in February, the new growing cycle begins with emerging new leaves and inflorescences. In my garden, plumerias are normally in full bloom from late March to early May as the fragrance fills the air day and night. Pictures of named plumerias and some interesting seedlings originated in the garden can be viewed in the picture galleries using "Plumeria Galleries" tab above. |
Tropical Aurora -a Kukiat's plumeria seedling
A section of Kukiat's Plumeria collection
Lava Flow plumeria -- April, 2009
Kukiat's Plumeria garden -- January, 2008
Kukiat's Plumeria garden -- March, 2008
Kukiat's Plumeria garden -- April, 2008
Veracruz Rose plumeria -- March, 2008
Mary Helen Eggenberger plumeria-- April, 2009
Bill Moragne plumeria -- April, 2009
