frangipani
Plumeria rubra
RHS AGM 2002
USDA zones10 to 12
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size15 to 25 feet tall15 to 25 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pink to red
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Frangipani (Plumeria rubra) is a shrub for borders, containers, and low maintenance 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. Pink to red flowers are fragrant and appear in spring, summer, and autumn. It tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Ponytail palm, Lantana, Blue grama, and Orange bougainvillea.
Native range
Caribbean, Leeward Is., and Windward Is..