By plumeria enthusiasts, known simply as Koko Crater, it is somewhat difficult to locate. Though once you’ve been there, you’ll never forget the path or the collection.

Follow these simple steps:

• Drive past Diamond Head on Kalaniana’ole Highway
• Continue past Hawaii Kai and Hanauma Bay
• Slow down as you pass the surfer area called Sandy Beach
• Take the first major left turn after Sandy Beach, Kealahou Street
• Drive through a part of the Hawaii Kai residential area and Golf Course
• Watch for an obscure left turn to Koko Crater Stables and Botanic Gardens (the road and surroundings look awful)
• Follow the narrow road till it ends at the Plumeria Grove and stables.

There are hundreds of plumeria trees in the grove. They begin with the whites and miscellaneous, then the pinks, rainbows, yellows, and reds. Many of these trees are large enough to climb, though we DO NOT recommend that you do since you can get hurt or, even worse, damage a world-class specimen plant. Many of the plumerias in this grove are rare, if not unknown elsewhere.

Most of the trees are only tagged with an acquisition number, with no indication of a cultivar or variety name to be found. The following list relates the acquisition number to the cultivar name as well as we can determine. Unnamed varieties are noted as color. We make no guarantees. Many plants have the same number. We list only those with duplicate numbers and different flowers. Many plants are untagged. We don’t list these at all. When we list ‘cultivar’ type, it means, in our opinion, it may or may not be the named cultivar but bears striking similarity—documented by John Murry in 1996.

• 870994 ‘Cyndi Moragne’ (one is ‘Cyndi’, another is ‘Jeannie’ Moragne)
• 870994 ‘Jeannie Moragne’ (one is ‘Jeannie’, another is ‘Cyndi’ Moragne)
• 930008 ‘Singapore’
• 930180 ‘Irma Bryan’
• 930181 ‘Hilo Beauty’
• 930182 ‘Dean Conklin’
• 930183 ‘Kaneohe Sunburst’
• 930184 ‘Madame Poni’
• 930185 ‘Cerise’ type
• 930186 ‘Cerise’ type
• 930187 ‘Cerise’ type
• 930188 ‘Cerise’ type
• 930189 Moragne rainbow (not ‘Katie Moragne’)
• 930190 ‘J.L. Trumpet’
• 930191 ‘Kauka Wilder’
• 930192 ‘Lei Rainbow’
• 930193 ‘Julie Moragne’ (incorrect label says ‘Puu Kahea’)
• 930193 ‘Puu Kahea’ (look for ‘Julie Moragne’ white w/red stripe on back)
• 930194 yellow
• 930195 reflexed pink and white (Moragne?)
• 930196 yellow
• 930197 ‘Sally Moragne’
• 930198 Moragne rainbow (not ‘Sally Moragne’)
• 930199 rainbow
• 930200 ‘Bill Moragne, Sr.’
• 930201 Moragne rainbow
• 930203 ‘Jean Moragne’
• 930204 ‘Edi Moragne’? (four distinctly different plants have this same number)
• 930205 ‘Intense Rainbow’
• 930206 pink
• 930207 ‘Katie Moragne’
• 930208 ‘Cyndi Moragne’
• 930209 indeterminate
• 930211 ‘Tomlinson’
• 930211 duplicate (not ‘Tomlinson’, possibly ‘Mela Matson’)
• 930212 ‘Plastic Pink’
• 930213 pink
• 930214 yellow
• 930215 indeterminate
• 930216 reflexed white
• 930217 pink and white
• 930218 white, pink bottom stripe
• 930219 indeterminate
• 930219 white and pink
• 930220 pink Moragne
• 930221 ‘Grove Farm’
• 930223 ‘Ruffles’
• 930224 yellow
• 930225 yellow Moragne
• 930226 ‘Scott Pratt’
• 930227 ‘Cerise’ type
• 930228 pink and white
• 930229 ‘Gold’ (one is ‘Gold’ the other is ‘Hiedi’)
• 930229 ‘Hiedi’ (one is ‘Hiedi’ the other is ‘Gold’)
• 930230 ‘Paul Weissich’
• 930230 yellow (‘Paul Weissich’?)
• 930231 pink
• 930232 ‘White Shell’
• 930233 yellow
• 930234 pink
• 930236 ‘Celadine’ type
• 930237 rainbow
• 930240 pale yellow same as 940035?
• 930241 white Moragne
• 930242 white and yellow Moragne
• 930243 pale pink
• 930245 ‘Celadine’ type (another is pink and white)
• 930245 pink and white (another is ‘Celadine’ type)
• 930246 ‘Maui Beauty’
• 930246 pink
• 930247 ‘Celadine’ type (two different with the same number)
• 930247 large cream (two different with the same number)
• 930248 pink
• 930249 ‘Daisy Wilcox’
• 930250 giant pink
• 940023 pink
• 940027 indeterminate
• 940028 indeterminate possible ‘Sally Moragne’
• 940029 pinkish Moragne
• 940030 giant white
• 940030 rainbow
• 940031 pink and white
• 940032 Moragne rainbow (same as 940039)
• 940034 pink and white
• 940035 pale yellow same as 930240?
• 940037 pink and white
• 940039 Moragne rainbow (same as 940032)
• 940200 white
• 940238 ‘Jeannie Moragne’
• 940240 pink and white

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Richard A. Criley & Jim Little
Published April 01, 1991

Plumerias, which are native to the semideciduous forests of southern Mexico and south into Panama, were described as early as 1522 in the Badianus Manuscripts by Francisco de Mendoza, a Spanish priest who was one of the first explorers of the region. According to this collection of Aztec lore, the Indians used the plants for medicinal purposes that ranged from poultices to emetics. Soon the hardy shrub with beautiful fragrant flowers was a favorite of the Spanish, who planted it around their churches, monasteries, and cemeteries, and took it with them as they explored the world.

The plumeria has also acquired religious significance in India, where it is known as the temple tree or pagoda tree. There, Buddhists and Moslems regard the tree as a symbol of immortality because of its capacity to produces flowers from stems severed from the parent tree. Hindus use the flower as a votive offering to the gods.

The flower’s botanical name honors the seventeenth-century French botanist, Charles Plumier. Some horticultural historians say that the common name, frangipani, was derived from the French word, frangipanier, meaning coagulated milk, which its sticky white latex resembles. Others believe it honors a twelfth-century Italian who compounded a perfume similar to that of these tropical flowers that were discovered some four centuries later.

Because Plumeria flowers and leaves come in so many forms, taxonomists once held that there could be forty-five or more species. Of course, these variations are not enough to justify naming a separate species. The “lumpers” of the taxonomic trade-as well as Hortus Third-now say there are perhaps only seven or eight species, and that most of those in the popular books on tropical flowers are really only variations of Plumeria rubra. “Splitters” among taxonomists still dissect out some other species, as do floras of Mexico and other Central American countries.

The first plumeria was introduced into Hawaii in 1860. It was a yellow brought in by Wilhelm Hillebrand, a German physician and botanist who lived in Hawaii from 1851 to 1871. The first red is thought to have arrived from Mexico around the turn of the century, either via a Mrs. Paul Neumann, wife of a consul stationed in Honolulu, or a Mr. Gifford, landscaper for the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. The white ‘Singapore’ plumeria was brought to Hawaii in 1931 by Harold Lyon, director of a sugar cane research station, from a large collection established in 1913 at the Singapore Botanical Gardens.

Since then, natural hybridization has given rise to many variations in form and scent, making them popular among collectors, who in 1979 established their own admiration society for this plant, the Plumeria Society of America.

But as late as between plumerias. In that year, William M. Moragne Sr. became manager of Grove Farm Plantation on Kauai, which specialized in sugar cane, pineapple, and cattle. Moragne (pronounced “Mor-AY-nee”), who was born in Hilo, Hawaii, in 1905 and graduated from the University of Hawaii with a major in civil engineering and sugar technology, was an avid lover of plants and had always wanted to experiment with cross-pollinating plumerias. But because there were no books to tell him how to proceed, he had to learn on his own.

The plumeria’s pistil-the stigma, style, and ovary that are the female reproductive parts-is located at the bottom of a very deep trumpet, and efforts to tear away the petals to reach the pistil produced a torrent of sticky white latex. So Moragne snipped off the petals at the tube and allowed them to “bleed” to get rid of the latex. The pollen of the mother flower was carefully scraped away before introducing the pollen of the male parent. But after three years of effort, he failed to produce a single seed pod.

Then in 1953, reflecting on the fact that the flowers were deep throated, Moragne realized that they would have to be pollinated naturally by little bugs crawling down into the throat and climbing around the pistil. In doing so, they would leave some pollen grains under the pistil, as well as on top. Perhaps, he reasoned, he should also place pollen under the pistil. He carefully transferred pollen to the sides and base of the pistils of four blossoms through an incision cut into the side of the flower tubes. His pollinations were carried out in the morning on newly opened flowers. After the pollen was transferred, he covered the pollinated area with plastic tape to prevent uncontrolled pollen from being carried in by insects.

Several weeks later, he realized that seed pods were beginning to swell the base of the flowers he had cross-pollinated. From those seeds he obtained 283 seedlings. The thirty-five he kept produced small trees with large, brilliant, fragrant blossoms, some of which bloom for six to eight months. Moragne at first numbered the seedlings as they came into bloom-some took five years to bloom, others as long as eighteen-but then began to select the largest flowers among the more brightly colored ones to name for the women of his family.

Only three of his eleven named hybrids- ‘Jean Moragne Jr.’, named for a daughter-in-law, and ‘Edi Cooke’ and ‘Julie Cooke’, named for two of his granddaughters-have been registered with the Plumeria Society of America, which came into existence just four years before his death in 1983*. In the late 1980’s a renewed interest in plumeria led to great demand for cuttings of his hybrids at botanical garden plant sales. But as with many vegetatively propagated plants, cuttings had found there way into many gardens in Hawaii and abroad, sometimes with a name change along the way.

Now, more than forty years after he developed his series of hybrids, there is confusion about the parentage of these historic crosses. According to the Register of Plumeria Culture, the male parent is ‘Scott Pratt’ and the female parent is called ‘Daisy Wilcox’. But in a 1974 newspaper article, Moragne was quoted as saying his hybrids were a cross between ‘Grove Farm’ and an otherwise unknown ‘Koloa Red’. In trying to update the Register for the society in 1988, John P. Oliver asked for help in finding out which was right.

Although Moragne reportedly kept records relating to his breeding breakthrough, none can be located today. The answers had to be found by talking to his daughters, Mary Moragne Cooke, Sally Moragne Mist, and Katie Moragne Bartness, and a long-time plantsman on Kauai, Howard Yamamoto.

Among the plumerias in Moragne’s garden near Lihue, Kauai, was the cutting of a chance seedling originally collected from Lawaii Kai on the southern side of Kauai by plumeria enthusiast Alexander McBryde. The cutting was planted there when the plantation was still being managed by a couple named Ralph and Daisy Wilcox. Daisy Wilcox demurred at the suggestion that the flower be named for her, and Moragne-whether bowing to her wishes or simply because he preferred place names, called it ‘Grove Farm’. Nevertheless, the name ‘Daisy Wilcox’ stuck among plumeria growers on the island, and ‘Daisy Wilcox’ it became officially when plumerias began to be registered many years later. ‘Daisy Wilcox’, a large, white-flowered plumeria with a pink stripe on the underside of the petals, bears little resemblance to a plumeria now registered as ‘Grove Farm’, a grainy pink one also found on Kauai. The large flower and tree size of most of the named selections, coupled with a letter written by Moragne in 1973, leave no doubt that the ‘Grove Farm’ plant he used was the large-flowered one.

Records relating to the male parent are even more conflicting. The only place the name ‘Koloa Red’ appears is in a 1974 newspaper interview. It may have been a reporting or typographical error; no one knows. In a 1975 account, Mary Moragne Cooke related that ‘Grove Farm’ was crossed with ‘Kohala Red’; more recently, she discovered a slide dated 1955 that identifies the hybrid here father named after here as a cross of ‘Kohala’ on ‘Grove Farm’.  

There is little question that ‘Kohala Red’ is a synonym for a dark red plumeria eventually registered as ‘Scott Pratt”. Pratt was the farm manager of the Kohala Sugar Plantations on the island of Hawaii. Once again, Moragne preferred the place name.

Cuttings from the series provided by Moragne to University of Hawaii plumeria breeder Ted Chinn in 1967 carried the notation in the accession book: ‘Kohala’ on ‘Grove Farm’ or ‘Scott Pratt’ on ‘Daisy Wilcox’. Both are right, given the synonymous names for the red and the confusion over the large white. But due to the registration of plumeria names and descriptions with the Plumeria Society of America, ‘Scott Pratt’ must be listed as the male parent and ‘Daisy Wilcox’ as the female parent for the Moragne series. (This is an unrecorded marriage in the history of Hawaii’s long-time or kama’aina families, which may well support Moragne’s preference for place names.)

None of the surviving selections have the small flowers or dark red color of ‘Scott Pratt’. The strong yellows in some of them are not seen in either of the parents, but this isn’t surprising given that Moragne selected for large size and colorful petals.

More than twenty years after the crosses were made, recollections are also vague about how many flowers Moragne actually attempted to pollinate. It is well documented that he harvested seed from the pods of four flowers and from them produced 283 seedlings, naming his favorites for his wife, “Jean Sr.”; daughters Mary, Sally and Katie; daughter-in-law “Jean Jr.”; and granddaughters Cindy, Kimi, Julie, Edi, Cathy, and Kelly.

He planted fifteen around his home, and set out nine other hybrids and the rest of his breeding collection along the Nawiliwili highway that once led into Grove Farm, near the present-day Ulu Ko subdivision. The plants are not identified-Moragne removed the tags before planting them-but are still much admired, so much that many cuttings have been poached over the years.

When asked why he had not continued his pollination work, Moragne responded that with 400 potted orchids and a garden of heliconias and gingers, he didn’t have time or space for another 283 plumerias. He had selected the best and that was enough.

Today, a few of the best of the Moragne hybrids are used for leis or worn pinned in the hair or wired as nosegays. From their ‘Daisy Wilcox’ parentage, some-primarily the numbered ones-inherited a rangy growth habit, but others are more compact and suited to landscape use.

Moragne gave cuttings to Foster Garden, the University of Hawaii, And the Pacific Tropical Botanical Garden. Shortly before his death, he gave cuttings to Jim Little, a photographer and university instructor and amateur botanist whom he also taught how to hand-pollinate plumerias. Little and a few others plumeria hobbyists have kept Moragne’s legacy alive.

His hybrids represent a rare ability to choose only the best from a seedling population. It has been a long time since those initial plants were chosen, and their distribution has been limited by the isolation of the source and the lack of awareness among individual nurserymen of the uniqueness of these plants. It is time that these brilliantly colored, fragrant trees receive the recognition they deserve through more widespread propagation and use in tropical and protected subtropical landscapes.

RESOURCES & SOURCES

Jim Little Nursery & Farms, Hawaii
Richard A. Criley, University of Hawaii at Manoa
The Plumeria People, Houston, Texas
The Exotic Plumeria (Frangipani), by E. H. Thornton and S. H. Thornton, 1985
The Handbook on Plumeria Culture, by R. Eggenberger and M. H. Eggenberger, 1988

Dr. Richard A. Criley is professor of horticulture at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  Jim Little is a retired assistant professor since 2000.  He runs one of the largest plumeria nurseries, located in Hawaii .

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Welcome to the fascinating world of Plumeria’s cultural significance! At PlumeriaCareGuide.com, understanding Plumeria’s cultural importance and symbolism can deepen your appreciation for these beautiful plants. Let’s explore the cultural significance of Plumeria across different cultures and regions!

Plumeria in Hawaiian Culture

Plumeria holds great significance in Hawaii as a symbol of positivity, commonly used in the creation of leis or garlands. Women frequently adorn their hair with a Plumeria flower, with the placement indicating their relationship status. A Plumeria worn behind the right ear signifies availability or being single, while behind the left ear represents being taken or married. Additionally, the Plumeria is associated with the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility in Hawaiian mythology.

Plumeria in Balinese Culture

Plumeria holds a special significance in Bali as it is commonly used in temple offerings to represent dedication and devotion. It has also become a prominent symbol in Balinese cremation ceremonies, symbolizing the cycle of life and eternity. According to local beliefs, the Plumeria tree is believed to be inhabited by spirits and ghosts, which adds a spiritual dimension to its importance.

Plumeria in Indian Culture

Plumeria holds special significance in India, representing love and devotion. Often referred to as the “Tree of Life” in various Indian languages, Plumeria is renowned for its resilience – it can produce leaves and flowers even after being uprooted. This unique trait has made it a symbol of immortality and eternal life in Indian mythology. Additionally, the Plumeria flower is associated with the creation and preservation of the universe as per Hindu beliefs.

Plumeria in Mayan Culture

According to ancient Mayan beliefs, Plumeria was linked with the goddess of life and beauty and served as a guiding path for the souls of the deceased to reach the heavens. The Plumeria tree was seen as a connection between the physical and spiritual worlds.

Plumeria in Vietnamese Culture

Vietnamese culture views the Plumeria flower as a symbol of pureness and ethical character. It is commonly linked with the reminiscence of those who have departed. Additionally, the Plumeria flower holds medicinal value and is used in traditional healing practices.

Plumeria in Mexican Culture

In Mexico, the Plumeria flower is commonly referred to as “Flor de Mayo” or the May Flower. It holds significant cultural value and is often utilized in traditional festivities such as the Day of the Dead, symbolizing fresh starts and the perpetuity of life. Additionally, Plumeria is believed to represent fertility and safeguarding in Mexican folklore.

Plumeria in Buddhist Culture

The Plumeria flower holds a significant value in Buddhism, being linked to the concept of immortality. This association may stem from the plant’s unique ability to continue blooming and growing leaves even after being uprooted. As a result, it is a common sight in temple grounds and frequently utilized in religious ceremonies.

Plumeria in Polynesian Culture

Plumeria has a significant role in Polynesian culture, being utilized for creating leis and garlands for special occasions and ceremonies. Additionally, this flower is closely linked with positivity and is often seen as a symbol of hospitality among various Polynesian communities.

Plumeria in Thai Culture

In Thailand, the Plumeria flower is commonly found in graveyards and used during funeral ceremonies. Despite its association with death, it’s also considered a symbol of immortality because it can continue to produce flowers and leaves even after being uprooted.

Plumeria in Laotian Culture

Plumeria holds great significance in Laos and is often planted around temples as it is considered sacred. The flowers are an essential part of religious ceremonies and offerings. According to the Laotian belief, the Plumeria tree is a sanctuary for spirits and deities, making it a symbol of spiritual significance.

Plumeria in Brazilian Culture

Plumeria holds a significant meaning in Brazil, as it is closely tied to love and beauty. It’s a popular choice for weddings and romantic events due to its floral elegance. Moreover, the Plumeria tree symbolizes immortality, as it has the remarkable ability to regrow flowers and leaves even when it’s removed from its roots.

Plumeria in Caribbean Culture

In the Caribbean, Plumeria is commonly linked with joy and festivities. It is widely used as a decoration for carnivals and other celebrations. The alluring scent of Plumeria flowers is regarded as a representation of the lively and cheerful Caribbean culture.

Plumeria in Nicaraguan Culture

The national flower of Nicaragua is the Plumeria, also known as “Sacuanjoche”. This beautiful flower is often used in celebrations and ceremonies, as it represents elegance, charm, and beauty. Additionally, in Nicaraguan folklore, the Plumeria flower is a symbol of love and dedication.

Plumeria in Samoan Culture

In Samoa, the locals use Plumeria flowers to create beautiful leis and garlands that are often used during celebratory and ceremonial events. Additionally, the Plumeria flower is widely recognized as a symbol of positivity and hospitality in Samoan culture.

Plumeria in Tahitian Culture

Tahitians hold a spiritual association with Plumeria and incorporate it in religious ceremonies. This flower is often viewed as a symbol of immortality as it can produce leaves and blooms even after being uprooted.

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Introduction

Plumeria, or Frangipani as it’s also commonly known, is a flower that has transcended its botanical existence to assume a significant role in various cultures across the world. Plumeria’s enchanting aroma and vibrant colors are hard to ignore, but the deeper symbolic meanings that this flower holds have made it so widely cherished. Let’s delve into the multi-faceted roles Plumeria plays in different societies.

Hawaiian Culture: Connection and Celebration

The Lei Tradition

In Hawaiian culture, the Plumeria flower is a key element in the traditional garland known as a “lei.” The lei is the epitome of “Aloha,” symbolizing love, honor, and the spirit of the Hawaiian Islands. Leis made of Plumeria are often exchanged during special occasions, serving as a tangible representation of connection and celebration.

Southeast Asian Culture: Spiritual and Ritualistic Symbolism

Due to their entrancing fragrance and purity, Plumeria flowers are frequently used in religious and spiritual ceremonies in countries like Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines. In Bali, for instance, Plumeria is an important part of temple offerings, signifying a connection between the human and the divine.

Indian Culture: A Sign of Immortality and Devotion

In Hinduism, Plumeria holds a special place due to its association with immortality and deep devotion. The tree’s ability to blossom and bear leaves even when uprooted is seen as a symbol of eternal life and unconditional dedication.

Polynesian Culture: Love and Relationship Status

In Polynesia, the Plumeria flower has an intriguing role in signaling relationship status. A Plumeria flower worn on the left ear indicates that the individual is in a relationship while wearing it on the right ear signifies that one is single, adding a layer of social symbolism to its aesthetic allure.

Latin American Culture: Duality of Life and Death

In some parts of Central and South America, Plumeria is known as the “Flower of the Cross” and is strongly associated with both life and death. It is frequently used in religious rituals and can also be found in graveyards, capturing the duality of existence.

Filipino Culture: The Impermanence of Life

In the Philippines, where Plumeria is known locally as “Kalachuchi,” it is often associated with cemeteries. This association has led it to symbolize the transient nature of life and the cycle of birth and death.

Conclusion

The Plumeria flower serves not just as a visual and olfactory delight but as a profound symbol imbued with cultural significance around the world. From representing eternal life in Hindu culture to symbolizing the spirit of “Aloha” in Hawaii, the Plumeria’s symbolic richness makes it more than just a beautiful flower; it becomes a narrative thread that weaves through different traditions and beliefs.

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Introduction

The beauty of plumeria is more than skin-deep. The captivating hues of its blooms aren’t just eye candy; they’re a language in their own right, communicating different meanings across cultures and situations. This article expands upon the symbolism attached to various plumeria colors, adding the dimensions of purple and orange to the vibrant palette.

White Plumeria

Symbolism

White plumeria is often tied to concepts of purity, spirituality, and new beginnings. It serves as a symbol of clarity and innocence.

Cultural Significance

In various Eastern traditions, white plumeria plays a role in religious ceremonies, signifying devotion and purity of thought.

Yellow Plumeria

Symbolism

Yellow is the color of sunshine and optimism, often representing happiness, positivity, and warmth.

Cultural Significance

In tropical island cultures such as Hawaii, yellow plumeria is frequently used in leis and floral arrangements to offer a warm welcome.

Pink Plumeria

Symbolism

Pink embodies tenderness, femininity, and romance, making it a popular choice for expressions of love and admiration.

Cultural Significance

In countries like Indonesia, pink plumeria flowers have associations with eternal love and are often found near temples.

Red Plumeria

Symbolism

The color red in plumeria stands for strong emotions such as love and courage. It’s also often associated with vitality and strength.

Cultural Significance

In some Chinese traditions, red plumeria flowers are considered protective symbols, believed to ward off negativity.

Purple Plumeria

Symbolism

Purple is often associated with royalty, luxury, and spirituality. Purple plumeria thus symbolizes dignity, elegance, and higher spiritual aspirations.

Cultural Significance

In Western culture, purple is often linked to mysticism and spirituality, making purple plumeria a choice flower for spiritual events.

Orange Plumeria

Symbolism

The color orange is vibrant and full of life, representing enthusiasm, social interaction, and joy.

Cultural Significance

In certain South American cultures, orange plumeria is considered a symbol of good luck and is often planted in gardens to attract positivity.

Multi-Colored Plumeria

Symbolism

A multi-colored plumeria flower embodies diversity, complexity, and a multi-dimensional approach to life.

Cultural Significance

In multicultural settings like Hawaii, multi-colored plumerias are used to symbolize the unity and diversity of the island’s inhabitants.

Conclusion

The colorful spectrum of plumeria flowers offers a rich tapestry of meanings, whether you’re choosing a bloom for a specific occasion or planting one in your garden, with hues ranging from pure white to passionate red, and now including the added layers of elegant purple and vivacious orange, plumeria colors are not just a feast for the eyes but also a language of the soul.

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