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    • Photo of Plumeria rubra 'Aurea' foliage by Tejas Tropicals

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    Plumeria rubra 'Aurea'

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 12'
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Plumeria rubra 'Aurea' plant details

    Plumeria rubra 'Aurea' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with gold foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Plumeria rubra 'Aurea'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: deciduous gold
    Mature size: 6 FT wide, 12 FT tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, showy, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Plumeria rubra 'Aurea'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    You've never seen a plumeria like Aurea. It has a wonderful bright yellow leaf along with a beautiful yellow flower. The foliage is really stunning as a specimen display or as a background planting in the tropical garden. Try this one in a glazed container of a contrasting color like deep blue, Wow!

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Plumeria rubra 'Aurea' plant

    How to Grow Plumeria rubra 'Aurea'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plumeria rubra

    aka Common Frangipani, Red Frangipani, Temple Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    10b-11

    Size

    Height: 20'-25'

    Width: 20'-25'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Plumeria rubra flower by Peter Richardson
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    Plumeria obtusa var. sericifolia

    aka Plumeria sericifolia

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-30'

    Width: 4'-10'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Plumeria obtusa var. sericifolia flower by Peter Richardson
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    Plumeria rubra c.v.

    aka Plumeria acuminata c.v., Frangipani

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Plumeria rubra c.v. by Cactus Jungle
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    Plumeria obtusa 'Dwarf Singapore Pink'

    aka Plumeria obtusa 'Singapore Dwarf Pink', Singapore Dwarf Pink Frangipani, Singapore Plumeria

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Plumeria obtusa 'Dwarf Singapore Pink' flower by plant lust
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    Plumeria rubra 'Pink Maya'

    aka Pink Maya Frangipani

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 12'

    Width: 6'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Plumeria rubra 'Pink Maya' flower, foliage by Tejas Tropicals
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