Historic reference collection
Thornton Collection
A reference grouping for plumeria grown from seed or introduced by Elizabeth Thornton.
About This Collection
The Thornton collection includes historically important names and registration notes. This page now serves as the collection hub while individual cultivar pages carry the structured traits, photo context, and review notes.
Plumeria grown from seed or introduced by Elizabeth Thornton. The following table is a summary of the information presented in a color booklet cataloging the Plumeria Cultivars produced by Elizabeth Thornton. The Exotic Plumeria (Frangipani) A catalog of Plumeria cultivars grown from seed by the Thornton family – Elizabeth, Sharon and Bruce Thornton, and Bette and Jerry Gips, in Houston, Texas 1979-1994. Of 700 seedlings these new varieties have been named because they have proved to be superior. Cuttings of these cultivars have been widely shared with growers in Texas, California, Florida, Kansas, Hawaii, India, Mexico and Kenya. Number Name Floret size (in.) Inflorescence No. Fragrance 1 Symphony 3 3/4 6 to 9 Sweet 2 Mardi Gras 3 5 to 7 Peach 3 Texas Fiesta 3 1/2 – 4 8 to 10 Sweet 4 Yellow Rose of Texas 3 6 to 8 Nasturtium 5 Lavender 3 1/2 – 4 8 to 10 Grape 6 Snow White 4 1/2 – 5 3 to.
Collection pages preserve history and source context. Individual cultivar traits, AKAs, parentage, photos, and review notes belong on the cultivar record pages.
Modern Cultivar Records
Still Being Reviewed
Elizabeth Thornton's Plumeria Introductions, Firecracker, Texas Fiesta
Names in this section should be checked against the master spreadsheet, W: drive folders, source notes, and verified photos before a public cultivar record is created.