Elizabeth Thornton Plumeria

Plumeria ‘Elizabeth Thornton’ 

Plumeria ‘Elizabeth Thornton’ (Reg #264) is a stunning variety from Thailand, named by Jungle Jack in honor of Elizabeth Thornton, founder of the Plumeria Society of America (PSA). Renowned for its vibrant 4-inch blooms and sweet carnation fragrance, this medium grower is a favorite among plumeria enthusiasts. With its superior growth habit and excellent branching, ‘Elizabeth Thornton’ is a beautiful and reliable addition to any garden.

Captivating 4-Inch Dark Pink and Red Blooms

The 4-inch flowers of ‘Elizabeth Thornton’ are truly mesmerizing. Each bloom features rounded petals with a harmonious blend of dark pink and red hues, accented by white areas along the rim. The petals slightly overlap and are elliptically shaped with pointed tips, creating a lush and vibrant appearance. As the flowers age, the red areas gracefully transition to light red and orange, enhanced by conspicuous veining over a cream-white background. These stunning blooms typically appear in tight clusters, covering the tree with a profusion of color during the blooming season.

Great Bloomer

‘Elizabeth Thornton’ delights gardeners with its abundant and consistent blossoms throughout the blooming season. As a great bloomer, it ensures your garden is adorned with vibrant and breathtaking flowers over a long blooming period, providing continuous visual interest and enhancing the overall aesthetic of your outdoor space. The prolific blooming habit combined with excellent branching results in lush and full bloom clusters that are a true spectacle to behold.

Sweet Carnation Scent

Beyond its remarkable beauty, ‘Elizabeth Thornton’ offers a sweet carnation fragrance that fills the garden. The delightful scent enhances the sensory experience, creating a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere for you and your visitors to enjoy. This sweet fragrance adds an extra layer of charm and allure to the blooming display, making each visit to your garden a delightful experience.

Medium to Lanky Growth Habit

With its medium to lanky growth habit, ‘Elizabeth Thornton’ is perfectly suited for gardens of various sizes. Whether grown in a container, a cozy backyard, or as part of a more expansive landscape, this variety adds a graceful presence without overwhelming its surroundings. Its sturdy structure and thick branching contribute to its overall resilience and aesthetic appeal, ensuring a balanced and lush appearance.

Beautiful Gray Green Leaves

‘Elizabeth Thornton’ boasts medium green, elliptical leaves with downward-pointing tips and light green veining. The attractive foliage provides a stunning backdrop for the vibrant blooms, enhancing the plant's overall lush and vibrant appearance. The medium green leaves add to the plant’s aesthetic appeal, making it a captivating feature in any garden.

Good Branching and Sets Seed

Known for its excellent branching, ‘Elizabeth Thornton’ ensures a balanced and lush appearance, promoting the growth of more flowers and maintaining the tree’s overall health. Additionally, it sets seed easily, allowing for easy propagation and the continuation of this beautiful variety in future generations.

Color: Rainbow (Dark Pink, Red)
Flower Size: 4 inches
Blooming: Great Bloomer
Growth Rate: Medium Grower
Scent: Sweet Carnation
AKAs: Rosie, Krebtabtim, Klet Tubtim (kled tub-tim), Kled Tubthim, Gled Tabtim, Gledtabtim, GladTubtim, Whirlpool from SGF, Red Rose, T55
History: Named by Jungle Jack in honor of Elizabeth Thornton, founder of the PSA; seed parent: Jeannie Moragne, pollen parent: Dean Conklin; from Thailand, sets seed pods; not cold tolerant; late bloomer