Marengo

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Marengo

Flower colors: Pink, Yellow. Flower size: 4 inches or larger. Fragrance: Strong | Spicy. Growth habit: Medium | Average | Upright. Parentage: Donna S.

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Description

Marengo is a plumeria cultivar introduced by Florida Colors Nursery, with source location listed as Florida, United States. Parentage is listed as Donna S. Available flower details describe pink, yellow, and peach flowers with a yellow center, an orange throat, and pattern notes of gradient. Flower size is listed as 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches. Fragrance is described as spicy, with strong intensity. Growth and bloom notes describe medium, average, and upright growth and a great bloomer. Additional comparison details include petal shape or type: obovate.

Marengo plumeria photo
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Traits and Characteristics

Flower17 listed / 13 openListed: Primary flower colors, Secondary flower color, Flower center color +14 moreNeeds: Edge color, Reverse color, Flower center size +10 more
Flower Color
Primary flower colorsPink, Yellow
Secondary flower colorPeach
Flower center colorYellow
Flower throat colorOrange
Edge color Information needed
Reverse color Information needed
Flower Size
Flower center size Information needed
Flower throat sizeMedium
Flower Size4 inches or larger
Flower Size Varies3 1/2-4 1/2 inches
Pattern & Color Response
Center / throat pattern Information needed
Flower color patternGradient
Color behavior / fading Information needed
Season / temperature response Information needed
Sun exposure response Information needed
Bloom age response Information needed
Petal Form
Petal count5
Petal shapeObovate
Petal widthWide
Petal tipRounded
Petal Movement & Flower Type
Petal reflex Information needed
Petal twist Information needed
Petal curlCupped
Flower type / opening formOverlapping Form
Petal Arrangement
Petal edgeSmooth
Petal overlapModerate
Petal spacing Information needed
Petal Texture & Substance
Petal textureoverlapping petals
Petal surface Information needed
Petal substance Information needed
Bloom1 listed / 7 openListed: Blooming habitNeeds: Bloom frequency, Bloom season, Flower production +4 more
Bloom Habit & Season
Blooming habitGreat Bloomer
Bloom frequency Information needed
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
Fragrance2 listed / 4 openListed: Fragrance strength, Fragrance profileNeeds: Fragrance present, Fragrance family, Fragrance timing +1 more
Presence & Strength
Fragrance present Information needed
Fragrance strengthStrong
Scent Profile & Timing
Fragrance profileStrong | Spicy
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Fragrance timing Information needed
Fragrance notes Information needed
Tree1 listed / 8 openListed: Growth habitNeeds: Growth class, Growth rate, Vigor +5 more
Growth
Growth class Information needed
Growth habitMedium | Average | Upright
Growth rate Information needed
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 / Reproduction0 listed / 7 openNeeds: Seed production, Seed pod behavior, Pod reliability +4 more
Seed & Pod Production
Seed production Information needed
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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
Inflorescence0 listed / 11 openNeeds: Inflorescence size, Inflorescence shape, Inflorescence height +8 more
Size & Shape
Inflorescence size Information needed
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Inflorescence height Information needed
Inflorescence width Information needed
Buds & Bloom Display
Bud color Information needed
Bud count Information needed
Flowers open at once Information needed
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Stalk Details
Stalk color Information needed
Stalk texture Information needed
Pubescence Information needed
Leaves1 listed / 17 openListed: Leaf notesNeeds: Leaf shape, Leaf base, Leaf tip +14 more
Leaf Shape & Size
Leaf shape Information needed
Leaf base Information needed
Leaf tip Information needed
Leaf size Information needed
Leaf length Information needed
Leaf width Information needed
Leaf Color & Veins
Leaf color Information needed
New leaf color Information needed
Vein prominence Information needed
Midrib color Information needed
Petiole
Petiole length Information needed
Petiole color Information needed
Leaf Surface & Edge
Leaf margin Information needed
Leaf texture Information needed
Leaf surface Information needed
Leaf gloss Information needed
Variegation Information needed
Leaf notes? Needs leaf trait review

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 | Marengo FCN | FCN Marengo
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Parentage
Parentage type Information needed
Seedling of / parentageDonna S
Pod parentDonna S
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Origin & History
Originator Information needed
IntroducerFlorida Colors Nursery
Country of originUnited States
Region of originFlorida
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History / Story<span class="pdb-inline-current-value">Marengo is a plumeria cultivar introduced by Florida Colors Nursery, with source location listed as Florida, United States. Parentage is listed as Donna S. Available flower details describe pink, yellow, and peach flowers with a yellow center, an orange throat, and pattern notes of gradient. Flower size is listed as 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches. Fragrance is described as spicy, with strong intensity. Growth and bloom notes describe medium, average, and upright growth and a great bloomer. Additional comparison details include petal shape or type: obovate.</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/marengo/">Log in</a><a href="https://plumeriadatabase.com/create-contributor-account/?redirect_to=https://plumeriadatabase.com/cultivars/marengo/">Create account</a></p></div></details></div>
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Identification Assistance

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Collections1 listed / 1 openListed: CollectionsNeeds: Collection notes
CollectionsFlorida Colors Nursery
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Record statusPublished
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RegistrationNot listed
Approved public photos8
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8 reviewed photos

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Marengo plumeria photo

Marengo plumeria photo

Flower Photo 2004-02-19 East Texas / Beaumont area estimate
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalDeep redCenterRedThroatOrange-yellowHalo / RingGolden orangePetal EdgeDeep red
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorRed Center colorRed Throat colorOrange Halo or ring colorGold Petal edge colorRed Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Marengo plumeria photo

Marengo plumeria photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalOrangeCenterRedThroatYellow
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorOrange Center colorRed Throat colorYellow Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Marengo plumeria photo

Marengo plumeria photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalLight pinkCenterYellowThroatYellowHalo / RingPeachPetal EdgePale pink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorPeach Center colorYellow Throat colorYellow Halo or ring colorPeach Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Marengo plumeria photo

Marengo plumeria photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalPeachCenterYellowThroatOrangePetal EdgePink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorPeach Center colorYellow Throat colorOrange Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Marengo plumeria photo

Marengo plumeria photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalYellowCenterOrange-yellowThroatYellowHalo / RingPeachPetal EdgeDeep pink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorYellow Center colorYellow Throat colorYellow Halo or ring colorPeach Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Marengo plumeria photo

Marengo plumeria photo

Flower Photo 2014-09-12
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalPeachCenterRedThroatOrangeHalo / RingPeach
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 typeBroad
Marengo plumeria photo

Marengo plumeria photo

Flower Photo 2015-04-20
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalDeep pinkSecondary PetalPinkCenterDeep orange-brownThroatGolden yellow
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorYellow Center colorOrange Throat colorYellow Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate

IMG_4057

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalVivid pinkSecondary PetalWarm coralCenterDeep reddish orangeThroatOrange yellow
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorPeach Center colorRed Throat colorOrange 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.