Plumeria, Frangipani, Nosegay, Pagoda Tree, Temple Flower 'Miami Rose'

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
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Textured
Velvet/Fuzzy
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
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
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to 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
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements
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:

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hobe Sound, Florida

Melbourne, Florida

Naples, Florida(2 reports)

Saint James City, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Tampa, Florida

Thompsons Station, Tennessee

Spring, Texas

Walla Walla, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Center, TX | December 2010 | positive

this is a fascinating and rewarding plant. I have had mine for 2 years, but be forewarned, It will freeze. I am in zone 9, and my so...Read More

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Thompsons Station, TN (Zone 7a) | February 2010 | positive

I second lopaka's comments. This is THE most prolific plumeria for me. Near continuous blooms in the summer. Had refused to go into dorma...Read More

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Saint James City, FL | June 2009 | positive

I purchased my plumeria from a Seffner nursery in the spring of 2001 as a growing plant in a pot. It's a large variety, no doubt, and a ...Read More

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Davie, FL (Zone 10b) | April 2009 | positive

This plumeria may also be the local variety called Lauderdale Lilac in which case is a local tree found in many parts of South Florida....Read More

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Miami Beach, FL (Zone 10b) | September 2008 | positive

This flower has a light fragrance of coconut/suntan lotion, with a floral undertone.

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