Plumeria (Frangipani)

Plumeria rubra

Plumeria produces the most intoxicatingly fragrant flowers in the tropical world — waxy, pinwheel-shaped blooms in white, pink, yellow, and red that are used to make Hawaiian leis. The scent carries on warm evening air and is absolutely unforgettable. In frost-free areas it's a gorgeous small tree; elsewhere, grow in containers and overwinter indoors.

Hardiness Zones

10-11

Sunlight

Full Sun

Water Needs

Moderate

Maintenance

Low

Mature Size

15-25 ft H × 15-25 ft W

Growth Rate

Moderate

Bloom Season

Spring - Fall

Bloom Color

White, Pink, Yellow, Red, Multi-color (intensely fragrant)

Care Guide

Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water during growing season, reduce in winter. Goes deciduous in winter (normal — don't panic at bare branches). Prune to shape in spring. Easy from cuttings — let cut end dry for a week, then plant. In zones below 10, grow in large containers and bring inside when temps drop below 50°F.