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Where can I find seeds from named varieties?

8 years ago

This is pretty specific but I was wondering if anyone knows where I might find some seeds from a reddish named variety of plumeria? Preferably ones that were originally developed in Hawaii. Ones like Makaha Sunn, Wildfire, Jean Moragne Sr, etc. I realize they may not be true to the parent and I'm very okay with that. Just wanted to try my hand at starting from seed and thought I should start with some good stock. Thanks in advance.

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the_first_kms2

8 years ago

You could try ebay or Brads Buds and Blooms. My assumption but seeds for some of the ones mentioned may be few and far between.

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jasonindallas
8 years ago
If you are comfortable with Ebay contact Matt @ onestopaloha. He sells cuttings of all the varieties you listed...may be a good source or know of one for those particular seeds. Good Luck! :)
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elucas101
8 years ago
I buy seeds from Brad's all the time and they are great, I'm sure Matt's are great too. Maui Plumeria Gardens sells seeds too and I'm sure they're good. The inventory, especially at Brad's will change often so if they don't have one you like now, keep checking back and they may change.
daogirl - SoCal Zone 9
8 years ago
Another vote for Brads ... I have had almost a 100% germination rate from his seeds, and he carries interesting varieties that would probably create excellent seedlings.
jasonindallas
8 years ago
I wish I could still order from Brad......such interesting varieties :(
Jeff
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I've purchased cuttings from 1-stop-aloha before so I messaged him about it and he said he does sell seeds from time to time through Ebay but that he has none right now.

I checked out Brads and they've got a whole section just for seeds. Lots of variety. This seems like my best bet. I'll check back to their website over the next couple of weeks to see if it turns over quickly or if I should just pick from what they've got posted.
stu span SF bay area 9b
8 years ago
Try Love tropicals he is on the net or on Facebook he has a farm in Hawaii and has many different varieties
stu span SF bay area 9b
8 years ago
I think he has Siam Ruby this is one I like to get I just met Dave from Love tropicals last week when I bought three plumerias from him he is local in my area Morgan Hill California

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