Gulfstream

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Gulfstream

Flower colors: Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow. Flower size: 3 1/2 inches. Fragrance: Coconut, Fruity, Jasmine, Spicy, Sweet. Growth habit: Compact.

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Description

Gulfstream is a plumeria cultivar associated with E. Willis, with source location listed as United States. Available flower details describe orange, pink, red, white, and yellow flowers with a yellow center, an orange throat, red edges, a red reverse, and pattern notes of multicolor. Flower size is listed as 3 to 3 1/2 inches. Fragrance is described as coconut, fruity, jasmine, spicy, and sweet, with strong intensity. Growth and bloom notes describe compact growth, moderate vigor, and a good bloomer. Additional comparison details include leaf shape: lanceolate and petal shape or type: obovate. PSA registration details list number 213, status CR, and year 2000.

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AKA / Name Notes1 listed / 2 open
Also known asKahana, Smith’s Candy Apple, Smith’s Candy Stripe, Hawaiian Cocktail, Smith’s, Gulf Stream
Gulf Stream
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Parentage0 listed / 5 open
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Traits and Characteristics

Flower11 listed / 2 open
Primary flower colorsOrange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Secondary flower colorPink
Flower center colorYellow, Red, Orange
Edge colorRed
Reverse colorRed
Center / throat patternStarburst
Flower Size3 1/2 inches
Flower Size Varies3-3 1/2 inches
Flower color patternMulticolor
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Season / temperature responseTrusted historical records report that the color becomes an intense reddish pink in summer heat and high humidity.
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Bloom age responseMedium pink can fade toward white while the darker outer bands and petal tips remain visible.
Fragrance5 listed / 1 open
Fragrance presentYes
Fragrance profileCoconut, Fruity, Jasmine, Spicy, Sweet
Fragrance strengthStrong
Fragrance familyFruity
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Fragrance notesReports consistently describe an intense sweet fragrance, with spicy or cinnamon, jasmine-coconut, and peach-fruity notes.
Tree3 listed / 6 open
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Growth habitCompact
Growth rateModerate
VigorVigorous
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Bloom6 listed / 2 open
Blooming habitGood Bloomer
Bloom frequencyGood Bloomer
Bloom seasonExtended
Flower productionModerate
Keeping qualityGood
Fade tendencyHigh
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Seed / Reproduction4 listed / 3 open
Seed productionYes
Seed pod behaviorSets Seed
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Pod colorBrown
Pod shapePaired
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Propagation0 listed / 6 open
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Petal Shape / Type7 listed / 1 open
Petal count5
Petal shapeObovate
Petal widthWide
Petal tipRounded
Petal reflexModerate
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Petal curlRecurved
Flower typeVariable Form
Petal Surface / Color Behavior6 listed / 0 open
Petal edgeWavy
Petal overlapModerate
Petal spacingSlight Overlap
Petal textureStrong
Petal surfaceSmooth
SubstanceThick
Inflorescence0 listed / 8 open
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Leaves9 listed / 9 open
Leaf shapeLanceolate
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Leaf tipAcute
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Leaf colorDark Green
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Midrib colorPale Green
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Leaf marginSmooth
Leaf textureLeathery
Leaf surfaceSmooth
Leaf glossSemi-Gloss
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Leaf notesTrusted historical records describe dark-green, leathery lanceolate leaves with acute tips.

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RegistrationPSA 213
Approved public photos11
Open suggestions0
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Origin & History4 listed / 5 open
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Country of originUnited States
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PSA Registration number213
Year registered2000
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History / Story<span class="pdb-inline-current-value">Gulfstream is a plumeria cultivar associated with E. Willis, with source location listed as United States. Available flower details describe orange, pink, red, white, and yellow flowers with a yellow center, an orange throat, red edges, a red reverse, and pattern notes of multicolor. Flower size is listed as 3 to 3 1/2 inches. Fragrance is described as coconut, fruity, jasmine, spicy, and sweet, with strong intensity. Growth and bloom notes describe compact growth, moderate vigor, and a good bloomer. Additional comparison details include leaf shape: lanceolate and petal shape or type: obovate. PSA registration details list number 213, status CR, and year 2000.</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/gulfstream/">Log in</a><a href="https://plumeriadatabase.com/create-contributor-account/?redirect_to=https://plumeriadatabase.com/cultivars/gulfstream/">Create account</a></p></div></details></div>

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