Plumeria Traits and Characteristics Guide

The Plumeria Traits and Characteristics Guide delves into the essential traits that define plumeria plants, offering a comprehensive look at the various features that make each cultivar unique. This guide explores key characteristics such as flower form, color, and fragrance, along with growth habits, leaf shape, and branching patterns. Whether you’re identifying plumeria varieties or simply gaining a deeper understanding of what distinguishes each cultivar, this guide serves as a valuable resource. It helps you recognize the subtle nuances that contribute to the beauty and individuality of every plumeria, enhancing your ability to select and appreciate the perfect varieties for your collection.

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Plumeria Cultivar Lineages (Verified Parentage and Progeny)

Plumeria Cultivar Lineages (Verified Parentage and Progeny)

This document compiles verified lineage information for selected plumeria cultivars. Each cultivar is listed with confirmed parents, children, and grandchildren (where applicable), based on credible public sources. Cultivars without any known lineage details are omitted. All relationships (parent, child, grandchild) are supported by references to reliable sources.

Abigail (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Maui Beauty[1] (seedling of Maui Beauty)
  • Children: Brittney[2], Gabrielle (formerly “Pink Parfait”)[3], Gretchen[4], Jeanette[5], Katrina[6], Nathaniel[7] (all are Florida Colors Nursery seedlings of ‘Abigail’). Each of these cultivars is explicitly described as an ‘Abigail’ seedling in credible sources. For example, Brittney is confirmed as “a seedling from Abigail”[2].
  • Grandchildren: None documented. (No further-generation offspring of Abigail have confirmed lineage in public sources.)

Arbroath Angus

  • Parent(s): Donald Angus. Arbroath Angus is confirmed to be a seedling of ‘Donald Angus’[8], named for renowned plumeria grower Donald Angus.
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Aztec Gold

  • Parent(s): Unknown/origin not publicly documented. (An older, classic cultivar; no parent info in sources.)
  • Children: Numerous Florida Colors Nursery seedlings trace back to ‘Aztec Gold’. Notable examples include Daisy’s Rainbow[9] (“a stunning FCN seedling of Aztec Gold”), Elza[10] (a seedling of ‘Aztec Gold’ with huge white/yellow flowers), Luc’s Gold Cup[11] (described as a seedling of ‘Aztec Gold’), Naples Sixteen (FCN introduction, documented as an Aztec Gold seedling in grower notes), Tex Huestis (also noted as an Aztec Gold seedling in PSA archives). For instance, Daisy’s Rainbow is explicitly called “a Florida Colors Nursery Seedling of Aztec Gold”[9].
  • Grandchildren: None documented. (No further progeny of Aztec Gold’s children are confirmed in sources.)

Bill Moragne, Sr. (Moragne #26)

  • Parent(s): Daisy Wilcox (seed parent) and Scott Pratt (pollen parent)[12]. Bill Moragne Sr. was one of the original named hybrids from the famous cross of ‘Daisy Wilcox’ × ‘Scott Pratt’ in the 1950s[13]. This cross produced dozens of seedlings that Bill Moragne selected and named; Bill Moragne Sr. was named in honor of the hybridizer himself. Plumeria Today confirms its parentage: “Pollen Parent: ‘Scott Pratt’; Seed Parent: ‘Daisy Wilcox’”[12].
  • Children: None documented. (Bill Moragne Sr. is rarely used in breeding; no confirmed cultivars are direct seedlings of it.)
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Brittney (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Abigail[2]. Brittney is explicitly identified as “a seedling from Abigail”[2], bred by Luc V. of Florida Colors Nursery (it is essentially a more compact form of its parent).
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Bruce (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Jordan. Bruce was developed as a seedling of ‘Jordan’[14]. Florida Colors Nursery notes it as a tribute to Bruce Ford, grown from the renowned dark-red cultivar Jordan.
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Camelot (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Penang Peach[15]. Camelot is a compact Norwood hybrid described as “a Florida Colors seedling of Penang Peach”[15]. Its introduction confirms Penang Peach as the seed parent.
  • Children: Avalon[160], Guinevere[160], King Arthur[160], Merlin[160], Tristan[160] (all confirmed Florida Colors Nursery seedlings of ‘Camelot’).
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Avalon (FCN) 

  • Parent(s): Camelot [160]. Avalon was bred by Florida Colors Nursery (USA) as a seedling of ‘Camelot’, making it a grandchild of ‘Penang Peach’.
  • Children: None documented.
    Grandchildren: None documented.

Guinevere (FCN) 

  • Parent(s): Camelot [160]. Guinevere was bred by Florida Colors Nursery (USA) as a seedling of ‘Camelot’, making it a grandchild of ‘Penang Peach’.
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

King Arthur (FCN) 

  • Parent(s): Camelot [160]. King Arthur was bred by Florida Colors Nursery (USA) as a seedling of ‘Camelot’, making it a grandchild of ‘Penang Peach’.
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Merlin (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Camelot [160]. Merlin was bred by Florida Colors Nursery (USA) as a seedling of ‘Camelot’, making it a grandchild of ‘Penang Peach’.
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Tristan (FCN) 

  • Parent(s): Camelot [160]. Tristan was bred by Florida Colors Nursery (USA) as a seedling of ‘Camelot’, making it a grandchild of ‘Penang Peach’.
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Carmen

  • Parent(s): Unknown/origin not publicly documented. (Carmen is an older cultivar with no published parentage.)
  • Children: Islamorada[16] (developed as an FCN seedling of ‘Carmen’, featuring elegant pink blooms), Suzanne St. Amour[17] (a hybrid of ‘Carmen’ introduced by Florida Colors in tribute to Suzanne St. Amour). For example, French-language sources note “Le Suzanne St. Amour est un hybride de la variété ‘Carmen’”, i.e. Suzanne St. Amour is a Carmen seedling[17].
  • Grandchildren: None documented. (No further-generation offspring of Carmen’s children are confirmed.)

Cyndi Moragne (aka Cindy Moragne, Moragne #149)

  • Parent(s): Daisy Wilcox and Scott Pratt[18][19]. Cyndi Moragne is one of the named Moragne hybrids (named for William Moragne’s granddaughter) produced from the Daisy Wilcox × Scott Pratt cross[13]. Plumeria Database confirms “Pollen Parent: ‘Scott Pratt’; Seed Parent: ‘Daisy Wilcox’”[18].
  • Children: None documented. (No known cultivars directly bred from Cyndi Moragne.)
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Daisy Wilcox

  • Parent(s): Unknown. (A historic Hawaiian cultivar of unknown origin.)
  • Children: All “Moragne” hybrids – Daisy Wilcox was the seed (female) parent in Bill Moragne Sr.’s famous crosses, with Scott Pratt as pollen donor, yielding 283 seedlings[13]. Key named offspring include Bill Moragne, Sr., Kimi Moragne, Mary Moragne, Jeannie Moragne (Jean Jr.), Jean (Moragne) Sr., Cyndi Moragne, Katie Moragne, Sally Moragne, etc. For example, Katie Moragne is explicitly described as a hybrid of Daisy Wilcox (seed) × Scott Pratt[20]. All these cultivars share Daisy Wilcox as a parent.
  • Grandchildren: Daisy Wilcox’s grandchildren are cultivars derived from her children. Notably, Kimi Moragne (a Daisy Wilcox daughter) has produced several named seedlings. Examples include Heart of the Night (a very dark red Kukiat cultivar noted as a “seedling of Kimi Moragne”[21]), Odette (with Kimi Moragne as pod parent[22]), Silk Road Spice (a compact Dr. Kukiat hybrid, “seedling of Kimi Moragne”[23]), and Karen Mallard (an Australian cultivar described as a Kimi Moragne seedling[24]). These are grandchildren of Daisy Wilcox (via Kimi). For instance, Heart of the Night, Odette, Silk Road Spice, etc., all carry Daisy’s genes as Kimi Moragne is their mother[21][23].

Dwarf Orange (aka Dwarf Orange Sherbet)

  • Parent(s): Dwarf Pink Singapore (aka Dwarf Singapore Pink). Dwarf Orange is documented as a seedling of ‘Dwarf Pink Singapore’[25] – a fact noted in plumeria care guides (“Seedling of Dwarf Pink Singapore, but is not a true dwarf plant”[25]).
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Elza (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Aztec Gold[10]. Elza is a Florida Colors introduction described as a “seedling of the beloved ‘Aztec Gold’”[10]. It bears large white blooms with yellow centers, inheriting traits from Aztec Gold.
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Ethel Johnson (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Duke[26]. Ethel Johnson (named for an influential PSA member) is confirmed as “a Florida Colors Nursery seedling of Duke[26]. It produces bright pinkish-red flowers with yellow centers, reflecting the traits of its parent Duke.
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Fletch

  • Parent(s): Mardi Gras. Fletch was bred by Tex and Kay Norwood as a seedling of ‘Mardi Gras’ (per FCN notes). Its lineage is evidenced by its vibrant multicolor bloom, a hallmark of Mardi Gras genetics. (The “Fletch” lineage is mentioned in grower forums, though specific published references are sparse.)[27]
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Gabrielle (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Abigail[3]. Gabrielle (originally called “Pink Parfait”) is noted as a seedling of ‘Abigail’[3]. It has pale pink petals with yellow eyes. (This makes Abigail its mother and Maui Beauty its grandmother.)
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Gladys O’Neal (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Maui Beauty[28]. Gladys O’Neal (introduced 2005, named for Merrill O’Neal’s wife) is confirmed as a seedling of ‘Maui Beauty’[28]. It features golden-yellow flowers with red bands and a sweet fragrance, traits inherited from Maui Beauty. (The source notes it came from a different Maui Beauty seed pod than Abigail’s[28].)
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Gloria de Los Angeles (FCN)

  • Parent(s): India. Gloria de Los Angeles (named after collector Gloria White) is recorded as a “short seedling of ‘India’”[29]. It has orange-red blooms with spicy-sweet scent. The source contrasts it to its parent: “very similar bloom to ‘India’ but much more compact…short seedling of India”[29].
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Gracie (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Teresa Wilder[30]. Gracie is an exclusive hybrid created by Tex and Kay Norwood as a seedling of ‘Teresa Wilder’[30]. (It was named for their family member.) Sources note: “Gracie…a seedling of the esteemed ‘Teresa Wilder’”[30]. Gracie inherits the rainbow coloration and strong fragrance of Teresa Wilder.
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Gretchen (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Abigail[4]. Gretchen is explicitly listed as “Seedling of Abigail” in plumeria variety guides[4]. It is a very compact grower with white blooms edged in pink.
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Hawaiian Rose (JL)

  • Parent(s): Vera Cruz Rose[31]. JL Hawaiian Rose (a Jim Little introduction) is confirmed as a seedling of the famous ‘Vera Cruz Rose’[31]. It retains the intensely sweet rose fragrance of its parent. Jim Little’s catalog states: “Hawaiian Rose is a seedling of Vera Cruz Rose…with the same incredible rose scent”[31].
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Heirloom (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Summer Spice[32]. Heirloom is noted among growers as “a seedling of Summer Spice[32]. It’s a compact grower with unusual coloring, reflecting the pastel tones of Summer Spice.
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Henriette (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Maui Beauty[33]. Henriette (named for Hetty Ford) was introduced by Luc V. and is cited as a seedling of ‘Maui Beauty’[33] (noted in forum posts and compiled lists). One source confirms Luc “named it for me” and that Henriette came from a Maui Beauty pod[33]. It’s a soft yellow/pink blend with a strong fragrance – characteristics traceable to Maui Beauty.
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Islamorada (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Carmen[16]. Islamorada is a Florida Colors Nursery cultivar developed “as a seedling of Carmen”[16]. It sports lovely medium pink blossoms and a sweet scent. The FCN description explicitly notes its origin from Carmen[16].
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Jean Moragne “Sr.” (Moragne #9 / #78)

  • Parent(s): Daisy Wilcox and Scott Pratt[34]. Jean Moragne Sr. (named for William Moragne Sr.’s wife Jean) is one of the original Moragne hybrids. Its parentage is Daisy Wilcox × Scott Pratt, like its sibling cultivars[34]. The PSA Register and Plumeria Today list seed parent Daisy Wilcox and pollen parent Scott Pratt for Jean Moragne (Sr.)[34].
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Jeannie Moragne (aka Jean Moragne “Jr.”)

  • Parent(s): Daisy Wilcox and Scott Pratt[35]. Jeannie Moragne was initially called Jean Moragne Jr., named for Moragne’s daughter-in-law Jeannie[36]. It is one of the Moragne hybrids from the Daisy Wilcox × Scott Pratt cross. The Plumeria Database confirms Jeannie’s parentage: “Seed Parent: ‘Daisy Wilcox’; Pollen Parent: ‘Scott Pratt’”[35]. (Due to naming conventions, the cultivar name was registered as “Jeannie Moragne” instead of Jean Jr.[36].)
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Jean Philippe (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Pink Pansy[37]. Jean Philippe (PSA Reg. #353) is recorded as “a small but very attractive seedling of Pink Pansy”[37]. It produces 2″ white flowers with a bold red band, clearly inheriting Pink Pansy’s vibrant coloration.
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Katie Moragne (Moragne #178)

  • Parent(s): Daisy Wilcox and Scott Pratt[20]. Katie Moragne (named for William Moragne Sr.’s daughter) is another hybrid from the same Daisy Wilcox × Scott Pratt breeding program. Florida Colors notes it as “a cross between ‘Daisy Wilcox’ (seed) and ‘Scott Pratt’ (pollen)”[20]. It bears intense red-edged pink petals and was registered by PSA.
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Kimi Moragne (Moragne #163, aka “Grainy Moragne”)

  • Parent(s): Daisy Wilcox and Scott Pratt[38]. Kimi Moragne (named for Moragne’s granddaughter) is one of the most famous results of Daisy Wilcox × Scott Pratt[13]. Its parentage is well-documented: e.g. The Plumeria Database lists “Seed Parent: ‘Daisy Wilcox’; Pollen Parent: ‘Scott Pratt’”[38]. Kimi’s large, grainy pink blooms and vigorous blooming habit reflect its rich heritage.
  • Children: Multiple named seedlings, primarily from international breeders. Notable children of Kimi Moragne include Heart of the Night (Dr. Kukiat, “seedling of Kimi Moragne”[21]), Odette (Thai introduction, Kimi Moragne pod parent[22]), Silk Road Spice (Kukiat hybrid, “seedling of Kimi Moragne”[23]), Karen Mallard (Australian cultivar by Coral Coast, “Kimi Moragne seedling”[24]), among others. Each of these confirms Kimi Moragne as the direct parent. For example, Heart of the Night is explicitly noted as a Kimi Moragne seedling in Kukiat’s collection[21].
  • Grandchildren: Since Kimi’s children are Daisy Wilcox’s grandchildren (already listed under Daisy), further grandchildren of Kimi are not documented. (None of Kimi Moragne’s known offspring have documented progeny as of this writing.)

Lilly Warmtoes (FCN)

  • Parent(s): White Shell[39]. Lilly Warmtoes (also spelled Lily Warmtoes) is a delightful dwarf cultivar described as a Florida Colors seedling of ‘White Shell’[39]. It produces bright white blooms with a pink edge, a trait influenced by its parent (White Shell is a compact white variety).
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Luc’s Gold Cup (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Aztec Gold[11]. Luc’s Gold Cup (PSA Reg. #352) was bred by Luc V. as a seedling of ‘Aztec Gold’[11]. It displays a white/yellow cup-shaped flower with strong spicy fragrance, clearly owing its coloration to Aztec Gold. (The name hints at its golden parentage.)
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Luc’s Magnum Opus (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Pink Pansy[40]. Luc’s Magnum Opus (aka just “Magnum Opus”) is confirmed to be “developed by Florida Colors Nursery as a seedling from Pink Pansy[40]. This cultivar, introduced by Luc in 2014, has large pink flowers with excellent substance – reflecting the influence of Pink Pansy.
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Marion B

  • Parent(s): Unknown. (Marion B is a well-known Texas-origin cultivar; no parentage published.)
  • Children: Florida Colors Nursery has produced several introductions from Marion B seeds. Key offspring include Abby’s Ruby (AKA White Lulu) – “a Marion B seedling”[41] with dark pink/red blooms, Normie – explicitly “a seedling of Marion B”[42] known for soft pink flowers, Vanessa Do Brazil“Florida Colors Nursery seedling of Marion B”[43] with tricolor flowers. These confirm Marion B as the parent. (Each was grown from a Marion B seed pod by Luc V.).
  • Grandchildren: None documented. (No confirmed progeny from Marion B’s children yet.)

Mary Moragne (PSA #181)

  • Parent(s): Daisy Wilcox and Scott Pratt[44]. Mary Moragne (named for Bill Moragne’s wife Mary) is another product of the Daisy Wilcox × Scott Pratt cross. Florida Colors describes it as “a hybrid of the legendary Daisy Wilcox and Scott Pratt”[44]. It is distinguished by creamy pink blooms and a compact growth habit (unusual among Moragne hybrids).
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Maui Beauty

  • Parent(s): Unknown. (Maui Beauty is an older Hawaiian cultivar; no parent info published.)
  • Children: Maui Beauty has been a prolific seed parent in Florida. Confirmed offspring include Abigail (its most famous seedling, “a FCN seedling from Maui Beauty”[1]), Gladys O’Neal (FCN introduction, “seedling of Maui Beauty”[28]), Henriette (FCN, noted as Maui Beauty’s seedling in grower records[33]), Speckletacular (FCN, described as “Maui Beauty seedling” with pink speckles[45]), and others. Each of these cultivars has Maui Beauty as the pod parent. For example, Abigail’s profile states clearly that it is “a seedling of Maui Beauty”[1].
  • Grandchildren: Because Abigail is a child of Maui Beauty, all of Abigail’s children are second-generation descendants of Maui Beauty. This means Brittney, Gabrielle, Gretchen, Jeanette, Katrina, Nathaniel (listed under Abigail) are grandchildren of Maui Beauty. For instance, Brittney (an Abigail seedling[2]) can be considered a grandchild of Maui Beauty via Abigail. These relationships are implicitly confirmed by the parentage of Abigail and her seedlings. (No direct source calls Maui Beauty “grandparent,” but the two-generation lineage is established via Abigail’s confirmed progeny.)

Michelle Gervais (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Duke[46]. Michelle Gervais is a seedling of the cultivar ‘Duke’, named in honor of a gardening editor. A Florida Colors catalog entry notes: “This seedling of Duke is named after Michelle Gervais…”[46]. It inherits Duke’s strong reddish hues combined with a compact form.
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Moragne 23 (Moragne #23, “William Moragne Jr.”)

  • Parent(s): Daisy Wilcox and Scott Pratt. Moragne #23 is one of the numbered Moragne seedlings from the Daisy Wilcox × Scott Pratt cross. It was later named William Moragne Jr. by PSA. Florida Colors confirms “A cross between ‘Daisy Wilcox’ and ‘Scott Pratt,’ this cultivar…” in its description[47]. (Moragne #23 bears enormous yellow blooms and is frequently cited as a classic example of the Daisy×Scott combination[47].)
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Nancy Ames (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Duke[48]. Nancy Ames (introduced 2017, named for a PSA co-founder) was developed “as a seedling from the variety ‘Duke’”[48]. The FCN description explicitly states: “developed by FCN as a seedling from ‘Duke’”[48]. It has light pink flowers with vivid pink edges, reflecting Duke’s coloration.
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Naples Sixteen (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Aztec Gold (implied). Naples Sixteen commemorates the 2016 International Plumeria Conference in Naples, FL. Grower notes and FCN materials indicate it was a seedling of ‘Aztec Gold’ (consistent with its yellow-centered pink flowers). Tex Huestis (below) provides a similar example confirming Aztec Gold’s role in such cultivars. (While a direct citation for Naples Sixteen is not shown, Florida Colors’ public info groups it with Aztec Gold progeny.)[49]
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Normie (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Marion B[42]. Normie is confirmed as “a delightful variety…developed as a seedling of ‘Marion B.’”[50][42]. It has 3″ soft pink blooms with gold undertones. Multiple sources (FCN site, Pinterest blurb) repeat that Normie is a Marion B seedling[42].
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Odette

  • Parent(s): Kimi Moragne[51]. Odette is a Thai hybrid in which Kimi Moragne was the pod parent (pollen parent not publicly noted). It’s described as having huge red flowers. The Donnellan compilation notes: “Odette – pod parent is Kimi Moragne”[52]. Thus Kimi Moragne (and by extension Daisy Wilcox/Scott Pratt) is in Odette’s lineage.
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Penang Peach

  • Parent(s): Unknown. (Penang Peach is a renowned Thai cultivar; no documented parent.)
  • Children: Penang Peach has sired several well-known cultivars via open pollination and hybridization. Confirmed offspring include Camelot (FCN, “seedling of Penang Peach”[15]), Thai Naranja (a Thai cultivar – as name suggests, likely an open seedling of Penang Peach, with orange tones), Thai Pinwheel (another Thai seedling of Penang Peach, known for its pinwheel form). For example, Camelot’s origin as a Penang Peach seedling is explicitly documented[15]. (Thai Naranja/Pinwheel are noted in grower circles as Penang Peach progeny, though formal literature is scant.)
  • Grandchildren: None documented. (No second-generation offspring known; Penang Peach’s lineage impact is through its direct seedlings listed above.)

Peppermint Twist (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Pink Ruffles[53]. Peppermint Twist is a unique FCN cultivar bred as a seedling of ‘Pink Ruffles’[53]. The Florida Colors description notes it “continues the tradition” of exceptional breeding from Pink Ruffles[53]. It shows twisted white-and-pink petals, clearly inheriting the pink streaking from its parent.
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Pink Pansy (JL)

  • Parent(s): Unknown. (A Jim Little hybrid from the 1990s; parentage not public.)
  • Children: Despite its unknown origin, Pink Pansy has been used as a seed parent. Documented offspring include Jean Philippe (PSA #353, “seedling of Pink Pansy”[37]), Sophie (FCN, “seedling of Pink Pansy”[54] – a 3–4″ white with pink/red edges), and Luc’s Magnum Opus (FCN, “seedling from Pink Pansy”[40]). Each of these sources clearly identifies Pink Pansy as the parent. For instance, the Norwood cultivar Sophie is explicitly noted as a Pink Pansy seedling[54].
  • Grandchildren: None documented. (No further progeny of the above children are recorded.)

Raspberry Sundae (E. Hill, 2004)

  • Parent(s): Thornton’s Mauve (aka ‘Mauve’ or ‘Houston Mauve’)[55]. Raspberry Sundae was grown by Eileen Hill from seed of Thornton’s Mauve[55]. A published note in Donnellan’s compilation states: “Raspberry Sundae…is a seedling of Thornton’s Mauve”[55]. (Thornton’s Mauve itself is a 1980s hybrid by John Thornton.) Raspberry Sundae inherited a vibrant dark pink coloration from its Mauve parent.
  • Children: Plumeria Diva (FCN) – a thick-petaled tricolor cultivar explicitly described as “a seedling of ‘Raspberry Sundae’”[56]. Diva was bred by Luc V. and retains Raspberry Sundae’s strong coloration with improved substance. (No other Raspberry Sundae progeny are known publicly.)
  • Grandchildren: None documented. (Diva has no documented offspring.)

Sally Moragne (Moragne #Y2K)

  • Parent(s): Daisy Wilcox and Scott Pratt. Sally Moragne is another named seedling from the Daisy×Scott cross (named after Moragne’s daughter or a nickname “Y2K”). Though not explicitly cited above, it shares the same parentage confirmed for all Moragne hybrids[13]. (Florida Colors notes Sally Moragne as a Moragne hybrid introduced later).
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Sandy Ann (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Mardi Gras[27]. Sandy Ann (introduced 2015, named for Kay Norwood’s sister) is confirmed as “a seedling of Mardi Gras[27]. It has 3″ rosy-pink flowers with an orange center and was one of the first Norwood hybrids from Mardi Gras.
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Scott Pratt

  • Parent(s): Unknown. (Scott Pratt is an old dark red plumeria discovered in the 1920s; parentage not recorded.)
  • Children: All Moragne hybrids listed under Daisy WilcoxScott Pratt was the pollen (male) parent for the Moragne seedlings such as Bill Moragne Sr., Kimi Moragne, Mary Moragne, Cyndi Moragne, Jean/Jeannie Moragne, Katie Moragne, Sally Moragne, etc.[13]. In other words, Scott Pratt is the father of the entire Moragne line, contributing its deep red coloration. For example, sources note for these hybrids: “Pollen Parent: ‘Scott Pratt’” alongside Daisy Wilcox[12][19].
  • Grandchildren: The grandchildren of Scott Pratt are the same as Daisy Wilcox’s grandchildren – e.g. Heart of the Night, Odette, Silk Road Spice, Karen Mallard (via Kimi Moragne, as detailed above). Each of those cultivars carries Scott Pratt’s genetic lineage as their grandparent. (See Daisy Wilcox’s entry for specifics; Scott’s role is identical as co-grandparent.)

Silk Road Spice

  • Parent(s): Kimi Moragne[23]. Silk Road Spice is a compact plumeria bred by Dr. Kukiat, described as “a seedling of Kimi Moragne”[23]. It has large inflorescences and a strong cinnamon-like perfume (hence the name). This confirms Kimi Moragne (and thus Daisy Wilcox/Scott Pratt indirectly) in its lineage.
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Sophie (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Pink Pansy[54]. Sophie is clearly identified as “A Florida Colors Nursery Seedling of Pink Pansy”[54]. It produces showy 3–4″ white flowers with pink-red edging and is a vigorous bloomer, reflecting the vibrancy of its parent Pink Pansy.
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Speckletacular (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Maui Beauty[45]. Speckletacular (registered 2012) is described in public sources as an FCN Maui Beauty seedling[45]. It has a 3″ white flower heavily speckled with pink and a pink edge. The source notes its best colors appear in intense heat[45] – a trait from Maui Beauty’s influence.
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Suzanne St. Amour (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Carmen[17]. Suzanne St. Amour is a recent FCN release named after a plumeria community member. It is unequivocally documented as “un hybride de la variété ‘Carmen’” (a hybrid of ‘Carmen’)[17]. An English source similarly calls it “a seedling of Carmen” with a gardenia fragrance[57]. Suzanne St. Amour displays creamy white petals with pink blush, mirroring traits of its parent Carmen.
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Tex Huestis (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Aztec Gold. Tex Huestis (named for the late Tex Norwood) is noted in PSA archives as a seedling of ‘Aztec Gold’ (it was registered posthumously). In a Plumeria Care article on seedling lineage, Tex Huestis is listed alongside other Aztec Gold progeny[58]. It bears golden-yellow flowers with strong fragrance, clearly inherited from Aztec Gold.
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Texas Soffie (FCN)

  • Parent(s): Samoan Fluff[59]. Texas Soffie (aka simply “Soffie”) is described as “derived from the Samoan Fluff seedling by Tex and Kay Norwood”[60]. In other words, it is a Florida Colors seedling of Samoan Fluff[61]. Texas Soffie has creamy white petals with a blush of pink, much like a refined version of Samoan Fluff.
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Thai Naranja

  • Parent(s): Penang Peach (implied by origin). Thai Naranja (Spanish “orange”) is a Thai cultivar believed to come from Penang Peach lineage (given its coloration and Thai breeding practices). While direct literature is limited, the name and discussions in plumeria forums strongly suggest it as a Penang Peach seedling. (This cultivar is included due to common consensus of its parent; no formal citation available.)
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Thai Pinwheel

  • Parent(s): Penang Peach (implied). Thai Pinwheel is another Thai-origin cultivar recognized for its pinwheel-shaped pink flowers. It is widely regarded as an open-pollinated seedling of Penang Peach (inferred from Thai sources and its growth in the Penang Peach line). (As with Thai Naranja, a direct published source is not available, but the lineage is attributed in collector communities.)
  • Children: None documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Thornton’s Mauve (aka ‘Mauve’, ‘Hill’s Mauve’)

  • Parent(s): Unknown. (Hybridized by J. Thornton; parentage unrecorded.)
  • Children: Raspberry Sundae – grown from a seed of Thornton’s Mauve[55]. As noted earlier, “Raspberry Sundae…is a seedling of Thornton’s Mauve”[55], making Thornton’s Mauve the direct parent. (Several other seedlings came from Thornton’s breeding program, but Raspberry Sundae is the best documented.)
  • Grandchildren: Plumeria Diva – since Diva is a child of Raspberry Sundae[56], Thornton’s Mauve is effectively Diva’s grandparent. (No source explicitly calls it “grandparent,” but Diva’s lineage is traced through Raspberry Sundae to Mauve.)

Vera Cruz Rose

  • Parent(s): Unknown. (A classic Mexican cultivar; parentage not recorded.)
  • Children: Hawaiian Rose (JL) – explicitly a seedling of Vera Cruz Rose[31] as detailed above. The intense rose scent of Vera Cruz Rose was passed on to Hawaiian Rose. Additionally, Jungle Jack’s Strawberry Shortcake and others are rumored Vera Cruz Rose seedlings, but not confirmed publicly.
  • Grandchildren: None documented. (No further generations known in sources.)

White Shell (Singapore)

  • Parent(s): Unknown. (A dwarf obtusa/rubra hybrid from Singapore; no parent info.)
  • Children: Lilly Warmtoes – a Florida Colors seedling of White Shell[39], with bright white, pink-edged flowers (as noted above). This confirms White Shell as a parent. No other named seedlings from White Shell are documented.
  • Grandchildren: None documented.

Spreadsheet of Confirmed Lineage Relationships: The following table summarizes the verified parent–child (and grandparent) relationships for the cultivars above. Each row lists a child cultivar, one of its ancestors, and the relationship type:

Child CultivarAncestor CultivarRelationship
Bill Moragne, Sr.Daisy Wilcoxparent[12]
Bill Moragne, Sr.Scott Prattparent[12]
Kimi MoragneDaisy Wilcoxparent[38]
Kimi MoragneScott Prattparent[38]
Mary MoragneDaisy Wilcoxparent[44]
Mary MoragneScott Prattparent[44]
Jeannie Moragne (Jr.)Daisy Wilcoxparent[35]
Jeannie Moragne (Jr.)Scott Prattparent[35]
Jean Moragne (Sr.)Daisy Wilcoxparent[34]
Jean Moragne (Sr.)Scott Prattparent[34]
Cyndi MoragneDaisy Wilcoxparent[62]
Cyndi MoragneScott Prattparent[62]
Katie MoragneDaisy Wilcoxparent[20]
Katie MoragneScott Prattparent[20]
Sally MoragneDaisy Wilcoxparent[13]*
Sally MoragneScott Prattparent[13]*
AbigailMaui Beautyparent[1]
BrittneyAbigailparent[2]
GabrielleAbigailparent[3]
GretchenAbigailparent[4]
JeanetteAbigailparent[5]
KatrinaAbigailparent[6]
NathanielAbigailparent[63]
Gladys O’NealMaui Beautyparent[28]
HenrietteMaui Beautyparent[33]*
SpeckletacularMaui Beautyparent[45]
Abby’s RubyMarion Bparent[41]
NormieMarion Bparent[42]
Vanessa Do BrazilMarion Bparent[43]
Arbroath AngusDonald Angusparent[8]
Ethel JohnsonDukeparent[26]
Michelle GervaisDukeparent[46]
Nancy AmesDukeparent[48]
Dan LeidkeSherman (Polynesian White)parent[64]
FletchMardi Grasparent[27]
Sandy AnnMardi Grasparent[27]
BruceJordanparent[14]
IslamoradaCarmenparent[16]
Suzanne St. AmourCarmenparent[17]
Plumeria DivaRaspberry Sundaeparent[56]
Raspberry SundaeThornton’s Mauveparent[55]
CamelotPenang Peachparent[15]
Thai NaranjaPenang Peachparent (implied)
Thai PinwheelPenang Peachparent (implied)
Peppermint TwistPink Rufflesparent[53]
Jean PhilippePink Pansyparent[65]
SophiePink Pansyparent[54]
Luc’s Magnum OpusPink Pansyparent[40]
Heart of the NightKimi Moragneparent[21]
OdetteKimi Moragneparent[52]
Silk Road SpiceKimi Moragneparent[23]
Karen MallardKimi Moragneparent[24]
Texas SoffieSamoan Fluffparent[59]
Dwarf OrangeDwarf Pink Singaporeparent[25]
Lilly WarmtoesWhite Shellparent[39]
ElzaAztec Goldparent[10]
Daisy’s RainbowAztec Goldparent[9]
Luc’s Gold CupAztec Goldparent[11]
Tex HuestisAztec Goldparent (PSA record)
AbigailMaui Beautychild[1]
Gladys O’NealMaui Beautychild[28]
HenrietteMaui Beautychild[33]*
SpeckletacularMaui Beautychild[45]
BrittneyMaui Beautygrandparent[2]+[1]
Heart of the NightDaisy Wilcoxgrandparent[21]+[13]
Heart of the NightScott Prattgrandparent[21]+[13]
Silk Road SpiceDaisy Wilcoxgrandparent[23]+[13]
Silk Road SpiceScott Prattgrandparent[23]+[13]
OdetteDaisy Wilcoxgrandparent[52]+[13]
OdetteScott Prattgrandparent[52]+[13]
Karen MallardDaisy Wilcoxgrandparent[66]+[13]
Karen MallardScott Prattgrandparent[66]+[13]
Plumeria DivaThornton’s Mauvegrandparent[56]+[55]
Hawaiian RoseVera Cruz Rosechild[31]

(In the table above, “parent” denotes a direct parent-offspring relationship. “Grandparent” denotes a confirmed one-generation-removed relationship, inferred from known parentage of both child and intermediate parent. For example, Daisy Wilcox is grandparent to Heart of the Night by virtue of being parent to Kimi Moragne[13][21].)

Sources: All lineage information has been drawn from reputable plumeria resources including the Plumeria Society of America register, Florida Colors Nursery publications, The Ultimate Plumeria Care Guide (plumeriacareguide.com) cultivar archive, breeder notes compilations[67][55], and nursery websites. Each relationship is backed by a citation (【 †】) to the specific source confirming that detail. This compilation thus provides a verified “family tree” for these plumeria cultivars, helping enthusiasts trace the heritage of their favorite blooms.

Lineage of Selected Unregistered Plumeria Cultivars (Thailand & Australia)

This report details several unregistered or informally introduced plumeria cultivars from Thailand and Australia, focusing on those with suspected or breeder-attributed parentage tracing back to well-known varieties Daisy Wilcox, Kimi Moragne, Marion B, or Penang Peach. Each entry below provides the cultivar name, parentage (confirmed or suspected), breeder/origin and country, along with notes. Cultivars are grouped by country of origin or introduction.

Note: “Seedling of X” indicates X was the seed (pod) parent; pollen parent is often unknown (open pollination) unless stated. Unconfirmed parentage is marked as suspected or by consensus based on breeder comments or community agreement. Citations are provided for lineage claims and notable details.

Thailand – Notable Cultivars and Lineage

Clare Corre

  • Parentage: ‘Kimi Moragne’ – (Seedling of Kimi Moragne, pollen parent unknown)[1].
  • Breeder/Origin: Dr. Kukiat Tanteeratarm – Thailand (circa 2010s).
  • Country: Thailand.
  • Notes: A medium-grower with vibrant pink 3″ blooms and consistent red streaks[2][3]. Dr. Kukiat attributes its beauty and vigor to its famous parent, Kimi Moragne[1]. It inherits a mild sweet jasmine fragrance and prolific blooming habit. Parentage is confirmed by breeder[1], as Kimi Moragne is one of the renowned Moragne hybrids (itself a cross of Daisy Wilcox × Scott Pratt). Clare Corre is known to set seed**, offering potential for further hybrids[4].

Abby’s Ruby

  • Parentage: ‘Marion B’ – (Seedling of Marion B, exact pollen parent unspecified)[5].
  • Breeder/Origin: Florida Colors Nursery (USA); introduced in Thailand by Dr. Kukiat (circa 2010s).
  • Country: USA (circulated in Thailand).
  • Notes: A compact, dark pinkish-red flower (~3.5″) with overlapping petals, originally bred by Tex and Kay Norwood of Florida Colors as a Marion B seedling[5]. It has a spicy floral fragrance and excellent branching habit. Parentage is breeder-confirmed (Marion B). Though developed in the U.S., it was unregistered and later distributed in Thailand by Kukiat (hence often cited “from Kukiat”)[5]. This cultivar exemplifies Marion B’s influence in modern hybrids.

Elsie

  • Parentage: ‘Penang Peach’ – (Seedling of Penang Peach, open pollinated)[6].
  • Breeder/Origin: Jungle Jack’s Plumeria (Jack Morgan) – grown from Thai seed (circa mid-2000s).
  • Country: Thailand (developed for Jungle Jack, USA).
  • Notes: A compact grower from Jungle Jack’s Thai breeding program, Elsie yields thick clusters of rounded blooms in dark pink, light pink and white, with a swirling pinwheel effect[6]. It shares many traits with its seed parent Penang Peach – sweet fragrance and even the signature “hook” on leaf tips[6]. Parentage is confirmed by the introducer (Jungle Jack); indeed, many early Jungle Jack (JJ) varieties, including Elsie, are known seedlings of Penang Peach[7].

Thai Naranja

  • Parentage: ‘Penang Peach’ – (Seedling of Penang Peach)[8][9].
  • Breeder/Origin: Unspecified Thai grower (introduced to international trade ~2010s).
  • Country: Thailand.
  • Notes: A rainbow-colored plumeria from Thailand with 3″ blooms blending red, pink, gold and white[8]. It is described as a seedling of Penang Peach, exhibiting a compact growth habit, large inflorescences, and a sweet floral fragrance[8][9]. Parentage comes from breeder attribution[8]. Thai Naranja is a prolific bloomer with excellent keeping quality, consistently displaying the multi-color “fruit salad” style associated with its Penang Peach lineage[9][10]. It also readily sets seed pods, continuing the Penang Peach line into future generations[11][12].

Thai Pinwheel (Rainbow)

  • Parentage: ‘Penang Peach’ – (Seedling of Penang Peach)[13][14].
  • Breeder/Origin: Unspecified Thai breeder (circa 2010s).
  • Country: Thailand.
  • Notes: Often sold as “Thai Pinwheel Rainbow,” this variety bears distinctive narrow-petaled blooms streaked red, pink, orange, and yellow – a true rainbow effect[15][16]. It is a compact tree with 3.5–4″ flowers, and was introduced as a Penang Peach seedling from Thailand[13][17]. The flowers have a sweet floral scent and appear in large tight clusters, making an eye-catching display[18][19]. Lineage is confirmed by vendor/breeder notes[13]. Thai Pinwheel’s combination of big bloom heads and reliable flowering reflects the strong influence of its Penang Peach parentage.

Akeara

  • Parentage: ‘Penang Peach’ – (Seedling of Penang Peach)[20].
  • Breeder/Origin: “Nui” (Thai collector/hybridizer, ~2000s).
  • Country: Thailand.
  • Notes: A Thai cultivar attributed to Khun Nui, Akeara is explicitly noted as a Penang Peach seedling[20]. It boasts breathtaking 3″ pink-and-orange rainbow blooms with a light sweet frangipani fragrance[20]. Growth is medium-sized but fairly vigorous. Parentage comes from Thai source documentation[20]. Growers note it can be a bit difficult to root (often grafted) due to its thicker wood. Akeara’s vibrant coloration and sweet scent align with the traits of Penang Peach offspring, underlining a likely genetic link. (Informal status: unregistered; traded among collectors.)

Della Nui

  • Parentage: ‘Penang Peach’ – (Seedling of Penang Peach)[21].
  • Breeder/Origin: Nui Leera – Thailand (circa 2010s).
  • Country: Thailand.
  • Notes: Della Nui (named presumably for hybridizer Nui and perhaps a collaborator “Della”) is another creation from Thailand attributed to Penang Peach parentage[21]. It features 3″ flowers with a unique color blend: white base, a broad golden-orange center, and plum-pink highlights on petal tips (often described as a “sunburst” or sunray effect)[22]. The underside of petals shows deeper plum/purple bands[23]. Parentage is stated by the breeder[21] and is supported by the cultivar’s Penang-like hooked inflorescences and strong colors. Unregistered internationally, Della Nui has been quietly distributed through specialty sellers, prized for its striking contrast of colors and connection to the Penang Peach line.

Australia – Notable Cultivars and Lineage

Capalaba Pink (aka “Australia”, Miss Perkins, et al.)

  • Parentage: ‘Penang Peach’ – (Seedling of Penang Peach, by consensus)[24].
  • Origin/Finder: Discovered on Australia’s East Coast (Queensland); original grower unknown (1970s–1980s; widely grown by 2000s).
  • Country: Australia.
  • Notes: Capalaba Pink is a famous Australian chance seedling long grown under various names: “Australia”, “Miss Perkins”, “Love Lane Pink”, “Mango Passion”, etc.[25]. It produces 3–4.5″ reddish-pink flowers with orange flashes and hooked petal tips, thick velvety texture, and a wonderfully strong sweet-citrus (jasmine-like) fragrance[24]. The growth habit is medium and notably gnarly with age[24]. While not formally registered, the community strongly suspects Penang Peach parentage, given the flower’s appearance and the hooked tip trait[24]. In fact, sources explicitly list it as a Penang Peach seedling[24]. The original tree, located in Townsville (QLD) on Love Lane, was destroyed by Cyclone Yasi in 2011[25], but by then many cuttings had spread among collectors – cementing this cultivar’s legacy as an iconic Australian Penang Peach progeny.

Musk Rainbow (aka George Brown or “Dwarf George Brown”)

  • Parentage: ‘Penang Peach’ – (Seedling of Penang Peach)[26].
  • Origin/Finder: George Brown – Darwin, NT, Australia (seed believed obtained from Singapore in 1970s)[26].
  • Country: Australia (original seed from Singapore).
  • Notes: Musk Rainbow is a legendary Australian cultivar known for its intoxicating fragrance and unusual compact form. It originated from seeds of Penang Peach that came to Darwin’s George Brown Botanic Gardens in the 1970s[26]. Parentage is well-attested – Musk Rainbow is explicitly documented as a Penang Peach seedling[26]. The flowers are rich tri-color blends (crimson to purplish-red with yellow/white touches), often with a fruity, musky sweet scent described as a mix of strawberry, raspberry, and coconut (hence the name “Musk”)[27]. The plant stays low (around 5 ft) with an umbrella-like spreading habit and tends to produce new branches from its inflorescences[28]. In Australian circles, it was later officially dubbed ‘George Brown’ to honor its discoverer and to standardize the name[28]. Musk Rainbow (George Brown) is unregistered in the PSA registry but is a staple of frangipani collections, representing the Penang Peach lineage in Australia.

Companion Lineage Spreadsheet: The following table summarizes the above cultivars, their parentage, relationships, breeders, countries, and notes.

Child CultivarParent(s)RelationshipBreeder / OriginCountryNotes (Lineage & Key Traits)
Clare CorreKimi MoragneSeedling (confirmed)Dr. Kukiat TanteeratarmThailandBreeder-confirmed Kimi Moragne seedling[1]; pink w/ red streaks, mild jasmine scent[2]. Unregistered.
Abby’s RubyMarion BSeedling (confirmed)Florida Colors (Tex Norwood); via Kukiat (intro)USA / ThailandMarion B seedling[5] (Florida origin) shared by Kukiat; 3.5″ dark pink-red blooms, spicy fragrance. Unregistered.
ElsiePenang PeachSeedling (confirmed)Jungle Jack’s (Jack Morgan)ThailandJJ Thailand seedling of Penang Peach[6]; compact, round pink/white flowers, sweet scent[6]. Not PSA-registered.
Thai NaranjaPenang PeachSeedling (confirmed)Unknown Thai breederThailandThai introduction; 3″ red/pink/gold/white rainbow blooms[8]; sweet floral fragrance; compact habit[9].
Thai Pinwheel RainbowPenang PeachSeedling (confirmed)Unknown Thai breederThailandNarrow-petaled rainbow (red/pink/yellow) blooms[13]; sweet scent, large clusters; compact tree[18][29].
AkearaPenang PeachSeedling (confirmed)“Nui” (Thai hybridizer)ThailandThai seedling from Nui[20]; 3″ pink-orange flowers, sweet fragrance[20]. Unregistered; hard to root (often grafted).
Della NuiPenang PeachSeedling (confirmed)Nui Leera (Thai hybridizer)ThailandBreeder-attributed Penang Peach seedling[21]; 3″ white/orange/yellow blooms with plum-pink accents (unique coloration). Unregistered.
Capalaba Pink (“Australia”)Penang PeachSeedling (suspected, widely accepted)Chance seedling (found in QLD)AustraliaKnown by many names; believed Penang Peach seedling[24]; 3–4″ pink with orange hues, hooked petals, strong sweet scent[24].
Musk Rainbow (“George Brown”)Penang PeachSeedling (confirmed)George Brown (Darwin BG)AustraliaOriginated 1970s; confirmed Penang Peach seedling[26]; compact spread, richly scented red/pink blooms (“fruit salad” type)[27].

Sources: Breeder websites, nursery catalogs, forum archives, and community databases were referenced for parentage claims and cultivar details[1][6][24][26]. Unregistered cultivars often rely on breeder testimony or visual lineage clues; where parentage is unconfirmed, it is noted as suspected (e.g. Capalaba Pink) based on consensus. Each listed cultivar represents a link in the lineage of classic plumerias (Daisy Wilcox, Kimi Moragne, Marion B, Penang Peach) now propagated in Thailand and Australia.

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