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I got my Lani!!!

14 years ago

So we stopped by Marilynn's Garden to pick up two Lanis (one for myself and one for my sister) and Marilynn gave us a tour of her garden, then her own collection. Both Lanis were in 5 gal pots with 3 branches but no signs of blooming. She said they might bloom next year. She also said hopefully by next year she will have her garden cleared out, then she can bring in more plants from Fallbrook to sell to the public. That would be awesome. Marilynn was very gracious and sweet. I love spending time with her.

She has 3 HUGE and I mean HUGE Jeannie Moragne Plants. All were blooming with enormous flowers. Unfortunately they were way too tall for me to get a good sniff. But boy were they something to look at.

Then I saw something that made me swooned. I asked her what it was and she said it's "My Valentine" that Bud gave her years ago. The flowers were huge, the color stunning and the scent was so soft and sweet. I LOVE. I WANT!

She said it's not for sale :( So now I am on a hunt for My Valentine.

If anyone knows where I can buy one please let me know. Thank you!!

Comments (12)

  • 14 years ago

    I may have found a guy in Katy that has My Valentine. I'm going up next Friday-10th so I will let you know if he has it and how much. He has 3 kings which I want, and 200 named plumeria, many on my want list.

    I can check with Emerson too as I am going to be in LaPorte next week.
    Congrats on Lani!
    TallyHO!

  • 14 years ago

    Thank you! I would love that. Please let me know.

    Now what are 3 kings? Lol

  • 14 years ago


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  • 14 years ago

    Bill that's her alright! She is so beautiful I cant believe I never heard of her before. And her sweet scent just captivated me. I am in love.

    How does she do in our weather? How long have you had her? Thanks for sharing your photo Bill.

  • 14 years ago

    Lynn - I'm so glad you got your Lani! Maybe you'll get lucky and it will bloom this year. One never knows!
    Have you brought your sister over to the plumie side? :)

    FC does have My Valentine but of course it is grafted. Don't know how you feel about that but I love my grafted ones. Before I got them I was afraid that they would appear weak, or at least I would think them weak, but I love 'em! Don't you have a couple grafted? What is your opinion?

  • 14 years ago

    Mona, my sister has 13 so far. But she is not admitting that she is a Plumeria Addict. Lol.

    Thanks I will check out FC.... But I am going to see if I can find a larger plant first.

    I do have one grafted Charlotte Ebert from Upland. I personally think it's an eyesore. So it's not my first choice. But if I can't find non-grafted then I will consider it.

    How about you? Do you have any grafted plants?

  • 14 years ago

    NC if you wait till the San Diego Society Sale you can get a rooted My Valentine there, its only a month away.
    If not I think Luc at FC sales them and also Upland Nursery.
    Congrats on your Lani

  • 14 years ago

    Thanks James. I will wait then.

    Will you be going?

  • 14 years ago

    NC,
    I may not sure yet. I like to check it out then have a nice break/luncheon at the Prado Restaurant at the Park.
    Let me know if you need a ride. Irene Jones will be selling also then.

    Cheers

  • 14 years ago

    Congrats on your Lani. I am going to look for one soon. I had a cutting and she got sunburned so bad I lost it. Its a beautiful plumie and I know you will be happy with it for many yrs to come!!

    Jackie

  • 14 years ago

    Thank you Jackie! I hope so too. This one has special meaning to me. :)

    James, I was thinking of brining the whole gang w/ me then take them to the Zoo/Seaworld on Sunday. So we might make a mini-vacation out of it. Now I must talk my DH into driving down Friday night so I can be at the door at 8am. I want to be the first in line.

    Thank you so much for the offer to drive me! I really appreciate that James! You guys are awesome! Ok make sure you all identify yourself so I can meet you all in person! I'm going to see if I can find my Mumu Dress I bought back from Hawaii... and of course I'll have Plumeria on my hair as well. You cannot miss me. LOL

  • 14 years ago

    have fun! And good luck. If he has my valentine I may pick one up for myself.
    3 kings is multi-colored w/splashes of red, frangipani scent.
    I've seen it by it's thai name on e-bay before.
    Tally HO!

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