Cancun

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Cancun

Flower colors: Pink, Red. Flower size: 3 1/2 inches. Fragrance: Fragrant Scent.

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Cancun Originally from Mexico. Very similar to Pink Sunset and Tornado. There is also an Oz version called DJ's. A blend of rose pink and deep lolly pink with rose pink/red lines occasionally radiating out from center. Grainy pigmentation. 3" Flower Size with a nice fragrance. Very good keeping quality. 4" bright pink with a lovely, sweet fragrance. Blooms are huge when tree matures. Sets seed. Cancun Originally from Mexico. Very similar to Pink Sunset and Tornado. There is also an Oz version called DJ's. A blend of rose pink and deep lolly pink with rose pink red lines occasionally radiating out from center. Grainy pigmentation. 3" Flower Size with a nice Fragrance. Very good keeping quality. 4" Flower Size, bright pink with a lovely, sweet Fragrance. Blooms are huge when tree matures. Sets seed. | Cancun is a distinctive plumeria variety known for its vibrant appeal. It typically displ

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Flower4 listed / 9 open
Primary flower colorsPink, Red Suggest correction
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Fragrance profileFragrant Scent Suggest correction
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Fragrance familyFragrant Scent Suggest correction
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History / StoryCancun Originally from Mexico. Very similar to Pink Sunset and Tornado. There is also an Oz version called DJ's. A blend of rose pink and deep lolly pink with rose pink/red lines occasionally radiating out from center. Grainy pigmentation. 3" Flower Size with a nice fragrance. Very good keeping quality. 4" bright pink with a lovely, sweet fragrance. Blooms are huge when tree matures. Sets seed. Cancun Originally from Mexico. Very similar to Pink Sunset and Tornado. There is also an Oz version called DJ's. A blend of rose pink and deep lolly pink with rose pink red lines occasionally radiating out from center. Grainy pigmentation. 3" Flower Size with a nice Fragrance. Very good keeping quality. 4" Flower Size, bright pink with a lovely, sweet Fragrance. Blooms are huge when tree matures. Sets seed. | Cancun is a distinctive plumeria variety known for its vibrant appeal. It typically displ Suggest correction

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