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Firecracker
Firecracker from Sunchai, Thai. Heavily veined, lighter pink petals and very dark pink that radiates from the center, 3" and sweet, frangipani fragrance.; Firecracker Oz very unusual red lines and variegations on the deep pink flowers which radiate out from the red center like.
Description
Firecracker from Sunchai, Thai. Heavily veined, lighter pink petals and very dark pink that radiates from the center, 3" and sweet, frangipani fragrance.; Firecracker Oz very unusual red lines and variegations on the deep pink flowers which radiate out from the red center like.
Traits and Characteristics
Flower
| Primary flower colors | Pink, Red |
|---|---|
| Flower center color | Red |
| Flower size | 3 inches |
| Flower size bucket | 2.5-3.5 inches |
Fragrance
| Fragrance profile | Fragrant Scent |
|---|---|
| Fragrance family | Fragrant Scent |
| Fragrance notes | Fragrant | Sweet |
Tree
| Growth class | Upright |
|---|---|
| Growth habit | Upright |
Seed / Reproduction
| Seed production | Yes |
|---|---|
| Seed pod behavior | Sets seeds: Yes |
These traits update from the structured Admin Cultivar record when one exists. Use them as comparison clues, not proof of identity by themselves.
AKA, Parentage & Known Seedlings
| Also known as | Thornton Fire Cracker | Thornton Friecracker | Thornton Firecracker #238 3 |
|---|---|
| Origin or source | Australia | Thornton |
| Seedling of / parentage | Seedling of Slaughter Pink |
| Pod parent | Slaughter Pink |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Registration number | 238 |
AKA and relationship details are research notes, not visual identification proof. Treat reported parentage and seedlings as needing review until source-backed.
Identification Assistance
This page gathers comparison clues from source records and photos. A plumeria cannot be positively identified from a few traits or one photo.
Color Behavior & Photo Context
| Photo status | Local photo uploaded – needs review |
|---|---|
| Photo source | Fire Cracker |
| Photo-observed colors | Pink, Yellow, Purple, Lavender, Red |
| Photo-observed center | Yellow, Red |
| Photo-observed pattern | Multi-color / rainbow-like with warm center; possible veining or gradient |
| Photo context | Capture date, time of day, growing region, season, temperature, sun exposure, photographer, and permission details should be added when known. |
Photo observations are comparison aids. Trusted reviewers should confirm image identity and context before this record is treated as verified.
Review Notes
| Origin or source | Australia | Thornton |
|---|---|
| Historical notes | Identification details: Notes: North West Pots | Registration # Description: #238 | notes_country_registrant: (IMPROPER NAME) Australia | Description: Firecracker from Sunchai, Thai. Heavily veined, lighter pink petals and very dark pink that radiates from the center, 3? and sweet, frangipani fragrance.; Firecracker Oz very unusual red lines and variegations on the deep pink flowers which radiate out from the red center like exploding fireworks. Firecracker from Sunchai, from Thailand. Heavily veined, lighter pink petals and very dark pink that radiates from the center, 3? and sweet, frangipani Fragrance.; Firecracker Oz very unusual red lines and variegations on the deep pink flowers which radiate out from the red center like exploding fireworks. | Flower Color: Red | Flower Color Center: Red | Flower Fragrance: Fragrant | Full Description: Firecracker from Sunchai, Thai. Heavily veined, lighter pink petals. Notes: North West Pots | (IMPROPER NAME) Australia | Thornton | Firecracker aka Thornton Friecracker | Firecracker : #238, aka : Thornton Fire Cracker | Fire Cracker aka Thornton Firecracker #238 3 Source details: Name: Firecracker | Location: NW 2-C 02 | Status: 3-5 Gal | Cut Y/N: No | Notes: North West Pots | #Graft: 1 | Registration # Description: #238 | aka:: aka: Thornton Fire Cracker | Reg#: #238 | Pic Y/N: y | Location: NW 2-C 2 | # Grafted: 1 | Number: 1 | Column 1: * | Used Plumeria Names 2004: 'Firecracker' | Column 3: P.S.A. | Column 4: 1979 | Column 5: 2001 | Column 6: 2001 | psa_official_name: Firecracker | psa_tracking_no: 238 | status: CR | year_named: 2006 | notes_country_registrant: (IMPROPER NAME) Australia | Description: Firecracker from Sunchai, Thai. Heavily veined, lighter pink. |
| Needs review | blooming_habit, pollen_parent, photo_context, photo_permission |
| Review notes | Draft created during targeted legacy collection conversion. Public page title: Firecracker. Structured name: Firecracker. |