Fletch

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Fletch

Flower colors: Gold, Pink, Red. Flower size: 3 1/2-4 inches. Fragrance: Spicy. Growth habit: Medium. Parentage: Mardi Gras.

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Description

Fletch is a plumeria cultivar introduced by Florida Colors Nursery, with source location listed as Florida, United States. Parentage is listed as Mardi Gras. Available flower details describe gold, pink, and red flowers with a red center, a red throat, pink edges, a pink reverse, and pattern notes of multicolor. Flower size is listed as 3 1/2 to 4 inches. Fragrance is described as spicy. Growth and bloom notes describe medium growth, moderate vigor, and a good bloomer. Additional comparison details include leaf shape: elliptic and petal shape or type: elliptical.

Fletch plumeria photo
Photo notePlease be aware that all computer monitors may show slight differences in color.

Traits and Characteristics

Flower23 listed / 7 openListed: Primary flower colors, Secondary flower color, Flower center color +20 moreNeeds: Color behavior / fading, Season / temperature response, Sun exposure response +4 more
Flower Color
Primary flower colorsGold, Pink, Red
Secondary flower colorGold
Flower center colorRed
Flower throat colorRed
Edge colorPink
Reverse colorPink
Flower Size
Flower center sizeSmall
Flower throat sizeMedium
Flower Size4 inches or larger
Flower Size Varies3 1/2-4 inches
Pattern & Color Response
Center / throat patternGradient
Flower color patternMulticolor
Color behavior / fading Information needed
Season / temperature response Information needed
Sun exposure response Information needed
Bloom age responseGold, hot pink, and red intensity changes over the life of the bloom.
Petal Form
Petal count5
Petal shapeElliptical
Petal widthWide
Petal tipRounded
Petal Movement & Flower Type
Petal reflex Information needed
Petal twist Information needed
Petal curl Information needed
Flower type / opening formOverlapping Form
Petal Arrangement
Petal edgeSmooth
Petal overlapModerate
Petal spacingSlight Overlap
Petal Texture & Substance
Petal texture? Needs petal surface review
Petal surfaceSmooth
Petal substance Information needed
Bloom2 listed / 6 openListed: Blooming habit, Bloom frequencyNeeds: Bloom season, Flower production, Keeping quality +3 more
Bloom Habit & Season
Blooming habitGood Bloomer
Bloom frequencyGood Bloomer
Bloom season Information needed
Bloom Performance
Flower production Information needed
Keeping quality Information needed
Fade tendency Information needed
Rain tolerance Information needed
Heat performance Information needed
Fragrance4 listed / 2 openListed: Fragrance present, Fragrance profile, Fragrance family +1 moreNeeds: Fragrance strength, Fragrance timing
Presence & Strength
Fragrance presentYes
Fragrance strength Information needed
Scent Profile & Timing
Fragrance profileSpicy
Fragrance familySpicy
Fragrance timing Information needed
Fragrance notesFlorida Colors Nursery source records describe a nutmeg fragrance.
Tree2 listed / 7 openListed: Growth habit, Growth rateNeeds: Growth class, Vigor, Branching +4 more
Growth
Growth class Information needed
Growth habitMedium
Growth rateModerate
Vigor Information needed
Form & Garden Use
Branching Information needed
Canopy density Information needed
Container suitability Information needed
Landscape suitability Information needed
Tree size / habit notes Information needed
Seed / Reproduction1 listed / 6 openListed: Seed pod behaviorNeeds: Seed production, Pod reliability, Pod color +3 more
Seed & Pod Production
Seed production Information needed
Seed pod behaviorSets Seed
Pod reliability Information needed
Pod & Seed Details
Pod color Information needed
Pod shape Information needed
Seed viability Information needed
Germination rate Information needed
Propagation0 listed / 6 openNeeds: Rooting difficulty, Rooting speed, Cutting success +3 more
Cuttings & Rooting
Rooting difficulty Information needed
Rooting speed Information needed
Cutting success Information needed
Grafting & Best Method
Grafting difficulty Information needed
Graft compatibility Information needed
Best propagation method Information needed
Inflorescence1 listed / 10 openListed: Bud colorNeeds: Inflorescence size, Inflorescence shape, Inflorescence height +7 more
Size & Shape
Inflorescence size Information needed
Inflorescence shape Information needed
Inflorescence height Information needed
Inflorescence width Information needed
Buds & Bloom Display
Bud colorRed
Bud count Information needed
Flowers open at once Information needed
Bloom presentation Information needed
Stalk Details
Stalk color Information needed
Stalk texture Information needed
Pubescence Information needed
Leaves6 listed / 12 openListed: Leaf shape, Leaf color, Midrib color +3 moreNeeds: Leaf base, Leaf tip, Leaf size +9 more
Leaf Shape & Size
Leaf shapeElliptic
Leaf base Information needed
Leaf tip Information needed
Leaf size Information needed
Leaf length Information needed
Leaf width Information needed
Leaf Color & Veins
Leaf colorMedium Green
New leaf color Information needed
Vein prominence Information needed
Midrib colorPale Green
Petiole
Petiole length Information needed
Petiole color Information needed
Leaf Surface & Edge
Leaf marginSmooth
Leaf texture Information needed
Leaf surface Information needed
Leaf glossMatte
Variegation Information needed
Leaf notesSource records describe green matte elliptic leaves with pale-green veins and a pale-green border.

These traits update from the structured cultivar record. Use them as comparison clues, not proof of identity by themselves.

Name, Parentage & Relationships4 sections
Name & AKA
Also known as? No AKAs listed yet | Fletch FCN | FCN Fletch
Original name Information needed
Name notes Information needed
Parentage
Parentage type Information needed
Seedling of / parentageMardi Gras
Pod parentMardi Gras
Pollen parent Information needed
Parentage confidence Information needed
Origin & History
Originator Information needed
IntroducerFlorida Colors Nursery
Country of originUnited States
Region of originFlorida
First known year Information needed
Year named2011
PSA registration / tracking number388
PSA statusRE
Registration authorityThe Plumeria Society of America (PSA)
Registered by Information needed
Year registered Information needed
Year submitted Information needed
PSA historical record notesTex and Kay Norwood
History / Story<span class="pdb-inline-current-value">Fletch was created by Tex and Kay Norwood and named in honor of Fletcher Norwood, Tex Norwood's father. Introduced by Florida Colors Nursery, it is a seedling of Mardi Gras and first bloomed in August 2011.</span> <div class="pdb-inline-tools"><details class="pdb-inline-suggest pdb-inline-login-gate"><summary>Suggest correction</summary><div class="pdb-inline-panel"><p>To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record.</p><p class="pdb-inline-action-row"><a href="https://plumeriadatabase.com/verifier-login/?redirect_to=https://plumeriadatabase.com/cultivars/fletch/">Log in</a><a href="https://plumeriadatabase.com/create-contributor-account/?redirect_to=https://plumeriadatabase.com/cultivars/fletch/">Create account</a></p></div></details></div>
Known Seedlings
Known seedlings

Identification Assistance

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This record gathers comparison clues from source records and photos. A plumeria should not be positively identified from one trait or one photo alone.

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Collections1 listed / 1 openListed: CollectionsNeeds: Collection notes
CollectionsFlorida Colors Nursery, Tex Norwood
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Verifier / Source StatusRecord status
Record statusPublished
VerificationNeeds expert review
RegistrationPSA 388
Approved public photos13
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12 reviewed photos

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Fletch plumeria photo

Fletch plumeria photo

Flower Photo 2011-08-18
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalDeep pink-redSecondary PetalGolden yellowCenterDark burgundyThroatOrange-yellowHalo / RingWarm orangePetal EdgeBright pink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorYellow Center colorRed Throat colorYellow Halo or ring colorOrange Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Fletch plumeria photo

Fletch plumeria photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalYellowSecondary PetalCreamCenterRedThroatGoldPetal EdgePink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorYellow Secondary flower colorCream Center colorRed Throat colorGold Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeSmall Petal typeObovate
Fletch plumeria photo

Fletch plumeria photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalYellowCenterDeep redThroatYellowHalo / RingOrangePetal EdgePink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorYellow Center colorRed Throat colorYellow Halo or ring colorOrange Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Fletch plumeria photo

Fletch plumeria photo

Flower Photo 2011-09-09
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalOrangeCenterDeep redThroatGoldHalo / RingYellowPetal EdgeRed
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorMulticolor Secondary flower colorOrange Center colorRed Throat colorGold Halo or ring colorYellow Petal edge colorRed Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Fletch plumeria photo

Fletch plumeria photo

Flower Photo 2014-09-11 South Florida
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalGolden yellowSecondary PetalPinkCenterDeep reddish brownThroatYellowHalo / RingOrangePetal EdgeMagenta pink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorMulticolor Secondary flower colorPink Center colorRed Throat colorYellow Halo or ring colorOrange Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Fletch plumeria photo

Fletch plumeria photo

Flower Photo 2015-05-31 South Florida
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalOrangeCenterRedThroatGoldPetal EdgePink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorMulticolor Secondary flower colorOrange Center colorRed Throat colorGold Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Fletch plumeria photo

Fletch plumeria photo

Flower Photo 2015-08-04 South Florida
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalPeach yellowCenterDeep redThroatOrangeHalo / RingGolden peachPetal EdgeMagenta pink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorPeach Center colorRed Throat colorOrange Halo or ring colorPeach Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Fletch plumeria photo

Fletch plumeria photo

Flower Photo 2015-08-06 South Florida
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalGolden yellowCenterDeep maroonThroatYellowPetal EdgeMagenta pink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorYellow Center colorPurple Throat colorYellow Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Fletch plumeria photo

Fletch plumeria photo

Flower Photo 2015-08-15 South Florida
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalYellowCenterRedThroatGoldPetal EdgePink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorYellow Center colorRed Throat colorGold Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Fletch plumeria photo

Fletch plumeria photo

Flower Photo 2015-08-18 South Florida
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPink-magentaSecondary PetalGolden yellowCenterDeep maroonThroatRed-purpleHalo / RingOrange-goldPetal EdgeMagenta pink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorGold Center colorPurple Throat colorPurple Halo or ring colorGold Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Fletch plumeria photo

Fletch plumeria photo

Flower Photo 2015-11-26 South Florida
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalYellow-creamSecondary PetalPinkCenterDeep redThroatGolden yellowHalo / RingOrangePetal EdgePink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorYellow Secondary flower colorPink Center colorRed Throat colorGold Halo or ring colorOrange Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeBroad
Fletch plumeria photo

Fletch plumeria photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalOrangeCenterDeep purpleThroatGoldHalo / RingGolden yellowPetal EdgeMagenta red
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorMulticolor Secondary flower colorOrange Center colorPurple Throat colorGold Halo or ring colorGold Petal edge colorRed Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Important limitationPhoto-derived observations are not proof of identity. Color and form can change with temperature, humidity, light, bloom age, season, camera settings, and display settings. Compare all traits with a known live cultivar from a knowledgeable source. See the photo guide.