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Family: Apocynaceae
(a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee) Genus: Plumeria (ploo-MEER-ee-a) Species: rubra (ROO-bruh) Cultivar: Mardi Gras
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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 SunSun to Partial Shade Danger N/ABloom Color PinkBright Yellow Bloom Time Late Winter/Early SpringMid Spring Late Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall Late Fall/Early Winter Foliage DeciduousSmooth Textured Velvet/Fuzzy Unknown |
Other details UnknownPropagation Methods From woody stem cuttingsFrom 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 seedAllow 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 TreesTropicals and Tender Perennials Soil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information UnknownFoliage Color UnknownBloom Characteristics Flowers are good for cuttingThis plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Flowers are fragrant Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Where to Grow Can be grown as an annual |