The Ultimate Plumeria Care Guide offers vital insights into nurturing Plumeria plants according to different regional climates, seasonal changes and microclimates.
Lanna Plumeria
Lanna aka Violet Lanna. Thai name for the Northern kingdom. Dark pure purple, dark red buds open to red 3″ to 3 1/2″. Petals slightly overlapping, oval and re-curved, red with white stripes and striations along middle, orange towards center. Backside pink with strong dark red band along margin. Beautiful contrast of white and red on these flowers, most conspicuous during the cool and dry season in tropical climates. Pure dark purple fading to pure purple then to pure purple with white splash. 3.5” normally appear in tight clusters. The petals are purplish pink and seem to be sprinkled with these colors with white veins running to more purple edges. Soft sweet scent. One of the better true purples. Unique petal shape; this is a lovely variety and a profuse bloomer. Great fragrance. Upright, fast growing.
