San Germain

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San Germain

Flower colors: Yellow. Flower size: 3 1/2 inches. Fragrance: Jasmine. Growth habit: Medium | Tall. Parentage: Seedling of Kimi Moragne.

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Description

San Germain is a plumeria cultivar documented in the Florida Colors Nursery catalog, with source location listed as Florida, United States. Parentage is listed as Seedling of Kimi Moragne. Available flower details describe yellow flowers with a yellow center. Flower size is listed as 3 1/2 inches. Fragrance is described as jasmine. Growth and bloom notes describe medium and tall growth and a great bloomer. PSA registration details list number 95, status CR, and year 1982.

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Traits and Characteristics

Flower4 listed / 26 openListed: Primary flower colors, Flower center color, Flower Size +1 moreNeeds: Secondary flower color, Flower throat color, Edge color +23 more
Flower Color
Primary flower colorsYellow
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Flower center colorYellow
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Flower Size
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Flower Size3 1/2 inches
Flower Size Varies3 1/2 inches | 2 1/2-3 1/2 inches
Pattern & Color Response
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Bloom1 listed / 7 openListed: Blooming habitNeeds: Bloom frequency, Bloom season, Flower production +4 more
Bloom Habit & Season
Blooming habitGreat Bloomer
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Bloom Performance
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Fragrance2 listed / 4 openListed: Fragrance profile, Fragrance familyNeeds: Fragrance present, Fragrance strength, Fragrance timing +1 more
Presence & Strength
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Scent Profile & Timing
Fragrance profileJasmine
Fragrance familyJasmine
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Tree2 listed / 7 openListed: Growth class, Growth habitNeeds: Growth rate, Vigor, Branching +4 more
Growth
Growth classMedium | Tall
Growth habitMedium | Tall
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Seed / Reproduction2 listed / 5 openListed: Seed production, Seed pod behaviorNeeds: Pod reliability, Pod color, Pod shape +2 more
Seed & Pod Production
Seed productionYes
Seed pod behaviorSets seeds: Yes
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Pod & Seed Details
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Propagation0 listed / 6 openNeeds: Rooting difficulty, Rooting speed, Cutting success +3 more
Cuttings & Rooting
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Inflorescence0 listed / 11 openNeeds: Inflorescence size, Inflorescence shape, Inflorescence height +8 more
Size & Shape
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Buds & Bloom Display
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Stalk Details
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Leaves0 listed / 18 openNeeds: Leaf shape, Leaf base, Leaf tip +15 more
Leaf Shape & Size
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Name, Parentage & Relationships4 sections
Name & AKA
Also known asSt. Croix Honeysuckle | Madison White | Venezuela Snowball | Venezuelan Snowball | St. Croix Honeysuckle. Honeysuckle | Venezuelasnowballsangtien | San Germaine | S | Honeysuckle | St. Germain | Narrow Leaves. Does Not Get The Rust Fungus.
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Parentage
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Seedling of / parentageSeedling of Kimi Moragne
Pod parentKimi Moragne
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Origin & History
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Country of originUnited States
Region of originFlorida
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Year named1979
PSA registration / tracking number95
PSA statusCR
Registration authorityThe Plumeria Society of America (PSA)
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Year registered1982
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PSA historical record notesPSA
History / Story<span class="pdb-inline-current-value">strong gardenia-jasmine scent, tall grower | San Germaine aka Madison White, Venezuelan Snowball, St. Croix Honeysuckle. Honeysuckle 4 " White, intensely fragrant. Huge prolific bunches. Long flower stems. White flowers with beautiful long leaves, very strong jasmine fragrance, star shaped with pointed petals. Recommended. Richard and Mary Eggenberger, renowned authors of "The Handbook of Plumeria Culture", regard San Germaine as one of the most outstanding frangipanis from Hawaii. Plumeria caracasana hybrid. A fast growing well shaped medium evergreen tree with huge graceful frond like foliage and a clean, white barked, non suckering trunk make this a most beautiful ornamental tree even when not in flower. The medium flowers hang in huge bunches all over the tree. Very long flowering season and cold tolerant. The flowers have a beautiful softness about them. AND arguably the best perfume of all the frangipanis! White with a very strong honeysuckle scent. Very narrow leaves. One of the most fragrant of all plumeria along with Vera Cruz Rose. ^Color: Yellow ^3"-4" ^Blooming: Great.</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/san-germain/">Log in</a><a href="https://plumeriadatabase.com/create-contributor-account/?redirect_to=https://plumeriadatabase.com/cultivars/san-germain/">Create account</a></p></div></details></div>
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Verifier / Source StatusRecord status
Record statusPublished
VerificationNeeds expert review
RegistrationPSA 95
Approved public photos3
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San Germain plumeria photo

San Germain plumeria flower

Flower Photo 2008-05-15 Needs location review
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalWhiteCenterGolden yellowThroatYellowHalo / RingPale yellowPetal EdgeWhite
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorWhite Center colorGold Throat colorYellow Halo or ring colorYellow Petal edge colorWhite Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
San Germain plumeria photo

San Germain plumeria flower

Flower Photo 2007-06-15 Needs location review
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalWhiteCenterYellowThroatGolden yellowHalo / RingPale yellowPetal EdgeWhite
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorWhite Center colorYellow Throat colorYellow Halo or ring colorYellow Petal edge colorWhite Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
San Germain plumeria photo

San Germain plumeria flower

Flower Photo 2008-06-10 Needs location review
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalWhiteThroatGolden yellowHalo / RingPale yellow
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorWhite Throat colorYellow Halo or ring colorYellow 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.