Plumeria
$28.95
HAWAIIAN NAME: Melia
SEASON: Summer (May- End of August)
This summer beauty is known for its gorgeous romantic fragrance. These are the actual flowers often used in perfumes. The soft velvet petals are brightly colored in yellow and white. Plumerias are Hawai‘i’s most popular flower which explains why it is considered the lei of the land. Fragrant flowers tend to be more delicate, remember to handle with care.
FRAGRANCE: Scented
RECOMMENDED: Everyone
Leis must be ordered 48 hours prior to arrival. Last minute orders risk unavailability and may be substituted with another lei.
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history
history
Plumerias were introduced to Hawai‘i in the late 1800’s. Since then, Hawaiians have hybridized many varieties. Plumerias come in varieties of white, pink, red, and most commonly, yellow.
about this lei
about this lei
Straight stringing method:
kui pololei
This is the most common method of lei making. The flowers are pierced lengthwise, through the center, using a long steel needle. The flowers are held together by a single string.
ancient materials
ancient materials
Early Hawaiians didn’t have steel needles, so they used a piece of the smooth round midrib of the coconut leaf or stems of flowers from native grasses. For string, they used fibers from the native olona shrub or the hala tree.
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