Plumeria rubra 'Kolika'

Also Known As

Kolika Frangipani
Kolika Nosegay

Plant type

perennial

size

planting zones

10a-11

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Plumeria rubra 'Kolika' plant details

Plumeria rubra 'Kolika' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in acidic soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Plumeria rubra 'Kolika'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 - 6 - wide, 8 - 12 - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, fragrant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Plumeria rubra 'Kolika'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: acidic

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the rare often spotted Plumerias which sports medium-sized deep purplish-pink fragrant flowers that are often flecked and spotted with light pink to white. Plumerias are easily grown heat and sun loving tropical trees that make a great addition to tropical gardens and containers. Needs a fast draining soil. In colder climates, let it go dry in fall and store in a garage or other area where temperatures remain above freezing. Pull it out in the spring and start watering it and it will grow and bloom again.