General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 6-30 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flower Color: Orange
Red
Yellow
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Uses: Flowering Tree
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Other: Grafting
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Plumeria
Also sold as:
  • Sunkist
  • Inferno

'Makaha Sunn' was a featured
Plant of the Day for October 3, 2015.
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Location: Southwest Florida
Date: summer 2009
These blooms are some of the most vibrant orange around, and inte
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: September 2013
late season blooms, still bright as ever!
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: May 2015
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: November 2013
These blooms are as vivid in the fall as they are in mid-summer.
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: October 2013
an unusual double inflorescence
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: August 2015
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: June 2012
This variety gets to be a deep orange with more heat.
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: August 2015
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: August 2013
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: April 2015
Comments:
  • Posted by Dutchlady1 on Sep 21, 2011 7:07 PM concerning plant:
    This has also been sold as 'Sunkist' or 'Inferno' but Makaha Sunn is its registered name.
  • Posted by Dutchlady1 on May 23, 2015 8:34 AM concerning plant:
    In addition to being vibrant and gorgeous, this plumeria also has a strong fragrance.
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Stunning! by plantladylin Jun 8, 2013 3:50 PM 5

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