Nebel's Rainbow frangipani
Plumeria rubra 'Nebels Rainbow'
USDA zones10 to 12
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size10 to 12 feet tall8 to 10 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Nebel's Rainbow' frangipani (Plumeria rubra 'Nebel's Rainbow') is a tree 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. The flowers are fragrant and appear in spring, summer, and autumn. It tolerates drought and salt, and it reaches about 10 to 12 feet tall.
Pairs well with Narrow-leaf chalksticks, American century plant, and Bird of paradise.