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    • Photo of Plumeria rubra [red form] flower by Almost Eden

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    Plumeria rubra [red form]

    Also Known As

    • Frangipani
    • Red Plumeria

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 8'-12'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Plumeria rubra [red form] plant details

    Plumeria rubra [red form] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Plumeria rubra [red form]

    Plant type: perennial shrub or tree
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Plumeria rubra [red form]

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Clusters of flaring, fragrant, red flowers are held at the ends of the thick sturdy stems, above the large rich green wide tropical foliage. An easy to grow tropical whose flowers are used to make the familiar Hawaiian leis. Excellent for containers. Item # 3146.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Plumeria rubra [red form] plant

    How to Grow Plumeria rubra [red form]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • 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 'Aurea'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12'

    Width: 6'

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