Plumeria

Plumeria Rubra

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Overview

Plumeria rubra, commonly known as Frangipani, is a tropical beauty renowned for its vibrant and fragrant flowers in hues from white to deep red. This small, deciduous tree matures around 20 feet tall, with a wide canopy of up to 25 feet. Thriving in full sun, it requires well-draining soil. Frost-sensitive, Plumerias are ideal for USDA zones 10-11, and their lush blooms are summer mainstays, perfect for accenting any warm-climate garden.

Sun Full, HalfWater HighZones 10–11

Plumeria (Plumeria Rubra) — commonly known as Frangipani

Plumeria (Plumeria Rubra) — is a tropical beauty renowned for its vibrant and fragrant flowers in hues from white to deep red

Plumeria (Plumeria Rubra) — This small, deciduous tree matures around 20 feet tall, with a wide canopy of up to 25 feet

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: High
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Apocynaceae

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Plumeria (Plumeria Rubra) — commonly known as Frangipani

Plumeria (Plumeria Rubra) — is a tropical beauty renowned for its vibrant and fragrant flowers in hues from white to deep red

Plumeria (Plumeria Rubra) — This small, deciduous tree matures around 20 feet tall, with a wide canopy of up to 25 feet

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