{"product_id":"plumeria-rubra-amara-seeds-sunset-gold-magenta-ruffled-cultivar-10-seeds","title":"Plumeria rubra 'Amara' Seeds — Sunset Gold \u0026 Magenta Ruffled Cultivar (10 Seeds)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Amara' \u003c\/strong\u003e— sometimes sold as Amara's Sunset or Amara Delight — is a \u003cem\u003ePlumeria rubra\u003c\/em\u003e selection grown for that classic sunset look: a golden-yellow to orange-gold core that bleeds outward into peach, salmon, and bright magenta-pink margins. The petals are broad and finish in fluted, wavy edges, so a full flower head reads with real texture and a slight starburst in dense clusters. Blooms run 3 to 3.5 inches, and like most sunset-type hybrids the outer edges deepen — more orange, more magenta, more red — under peak summer heat and strong UV. Cooler weather softens it back toward yellow-pink. The fragrance is a medium-to-strong sweet floral with citrus-blossom and warm peach notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNow the part I always tell seed buyers straight: these are seeds, not cuttings. Plumeria don't come true from seed — every seedling is its own cross, so you're growing a sunset-family lineup with genuine plant-to-plant variation, not ten copies of the mother. Some will lean gold, some will push hard into magenta edges, some petals will ruffle more than others. If you need the exact named plant, buy a rooted cutting. If you want to grow out ten one-of-a-kind plants and pick your standouts — which is exactly how growers find the next named variety — this is the way to do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eI grow Plumeria in Zone 6, and once you understand dormancy they're one of the more forgiving tropicals to keep in a cold climate. When night temps drop below 50°F the plant drops its leaves and rests — no water, no light, just a frost-free garage or basement until spring. Seed started now under warmth and strong light will be well established before its first dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination \u0026amp; care basics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart warm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85–90°F for best germination. Sow into coarse, fast-draining media (heavy perlite\/pumice or a gritty succulent mix). A 12–24 hour pre-soak speeds things up. Leave the winged seed tip exposed above the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun once up — 6–8+ hours direct, or strong grow lights indoors. Light drives pigment saturation, heavy bloom, and rigid stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely fast-draining. Plumeria rot from the roots up in heavy, wet soil (Phytophthora\/Pythium). Add grit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry-out cycles between waterings in active growth. No water through winter dormancy while leafless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical, USDA 10–12 in ground. Colder than that, grow in containers and overwinter dormant indoors. Below 40°F damages soft tips; a freeze is fatal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 fresh \u003cem\u003ePlumeria rubra\u003c\/em\u003e 'Amara' seeds, packed for viability, with a quick-start germination reference. Ships from within the US.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Adenium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250383749156,"sku":null,"price":12.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/9655\/7604\/files\/AmaraSideview.png?v=1786495864","url":"https:\/\/www.americanadenium.com\/products\/plumeria-rubra-amara-seeds-sunset-gold-magenta-ruffled-cultivar-10-seeds","provider":"American Adenium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}