Botanical Name: Plumeria rubra
Common Name: Plumeria, Frangipani Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character partly deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Large, coarse textured, sparse tropical plant with large leathery leaves and clusters of brightly colored, very fragrant flowers; can attain tree-like proportions with age Height 8 to 10' Spread 10 to 15' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade; likes warm exposures Soil prefers a well-drained loamy soil Hardiness tender to frost – zones 12, 13, 19, 21-24 Morphology: Leaves elliptical, leathery, to 12" long, 2" across with prominent mid rib; leaves cluster toward ends of branches Flowers terminal clusters of large, funnel-shaped fragrant flowers to 3" across in red, yellow, white Fruit pairs of leathery follicles Propagation: stem cuttings Usage: large tropical accent for flower color and fragrance; often used as a container plant; use near warm walls or in areas which are not likely to freeze in cold weather Landscape Care: Watering takes fairly regular watering Fertilizing feed in spring and summer with slow release fertilizer Pruning remove dead flowers and foliage; head back to control size Pests/Diseases root rot where drainage is poor Origin: Mexico to Panama Family: Apocynaceae Notes: |
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