Plumeria, Frangipani, Nosegay, Pagoda Tree, Temple Flower 'Teresa Wilder'

Plumeria rubra

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Plumeria (ploo-MEER-ee-a)
Species
rubra (ROO-bruh)
Synonym
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Orange
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Textured
Velvet/Fuzzy
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
By grafting
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Category
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Cabot, Arkansas

Carlsbad, California

Encinitas, California

Hudson, Florida

Islamorada, Florida

Naples, Florida

Satellite Beach, Florida

Haiku, Hawaii

Hammond, Louisiana

Kenner, Louisiana

Austin, Texas

Dallas, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
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C
Peoria, IL | July 2012 | positive

I have been tending to a plumeria that I started from seed three years ago. It summers outdoors and winters near a sunny window. It has ...Read More

B
Summerfield, FL | July 2012 | positive

I had this plant (tree) in my garden in Fort Lauderdale and absolutely LOVED it. It dropped its leaves in the winter (all of three month...Read More

D
Islamorada, FL | July 2012 | positive

The locals call this family of plants "Frangy Pangy's" Not sure where this came from but they are among my favorite plants. Oh, and the f...Read More

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