Tequila Sunrise frangipani
Plumeria rubra 'Tequila Sunrise'
USDA zones10 to 12
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size15 to 20 feet tall12 to 15 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Tequila Sunrise' frangipani (Plumeria rubra 'Tequila Sunrise') is a tree for borders, containers, and low maintenance or 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. It has fragrant blooms in spring, summer, and autumn. It also tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Narrow-leaf chalksticks, American century plant, and Ponytail palm.