Adenium 'Yellow Fragrance'

Also Known As

Adenium x 'Yellow Fragrance'
Yellow Fragrance Desert Rose

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

10a-12

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Adenium 'Yellow Fragrance' plant details

Adenium 'Yellow Fragrance' is a deciduous or semi-evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter cream, pink and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Adenium 'Yellow Fragrance'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: cream, pink and yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, fragrant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Adenium 'Yellow Fragrance'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This highly sought after Thailand adenium has beautiful double yellow flowers with bright red striping throughout each petal. It's the first lightly fragrant Desert Rose, making it very special indeed. Once the flowers mature, they fade to pink. Adeniums flower nearly continuously if environmental conditions are warm and sunny. 'Yellow Fragrance' is a two-year-old grafted plant with a thickened caudex.