Plumeria, Frangipani, Nosegay, Pagoda Tree, Temple Flower 'Passion'

Plumeriarubra

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Plumeria (ploo-MEER-ee-a)
Species
rubra (ROO-bruh)
Synonym
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Time
Pink
Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Deciduous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
Soil pH requirements
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Arroyo Grande, California

Big Pine Key, Florida

Bradley, Florida

Key West, Florida

Largo, Florida

Naples, Florida

North Port, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Vero Beach, Florida

Honomu, Hawaii

MILILANI, Hawaii

Pukalani, Hawaii

Zachary, Louisiana

Darlington, South Carolina

Arlington, Texas

Corpus Christi, Texas

Katy, Texas

Roma, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Sealy, Texas

Sinton, Texas

Lyndhurst, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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Bartow, FL | March 2005 | positive

This is a tropical plant I would recommend for everyone. It does need full sun to produce plenty of blooms. But it stores so well for w...Read More

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Lyndhurst, VA | March 2005 | neutral

The plant is container grown, in the basement during winter months and dormant. Have been successful rooting from trimmings. It takes a l...Read More

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