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Frangipani

Plumeria rubra

  • Scented
  • Toxic if eaten
Frangipani (Plumeria rubra)

Photo: Aathavan jaffna · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bloom colours

ivory, rose, gold

What actually matters with this one

It flowers on the tips of leafless branches after a dry rest. Milky sap irritates skin, so prune with gloves.

How to grow it

Light
full sun
Water
Keep it dry
Hardiness
Zones 10-12
Height
5-8 m
Flowers
November to April
Difficulty
easy

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.