Aztec Gold frangipani
Plumeria rubra 'Aztec Gold'
USDA zones10 to 12
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size15 to 20 feet tall15 to 20 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Aztec Gold' frangipani (Plumeria rubra 'Aztec Gold') is a tree for borders, containers, and xeriscape gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. The flowers are fragrant, and it tolerates drought and salt. It blooms in spring, summer, and autumn.
Pairs well with Narrow-leaf chalksticks, American century plant, and Ponytail palm.