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    • Photo of Plumeria rubra flower by Peter Richardson

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    Plumeria rubra

    Also Known As

    • Common Frangipani
    • Red Frangipani
    • Temple Tree

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 20'-25'
    • W: 20'-25'

    planting zones

    • 10b-11

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    Plumeria rubra plant details

    Plumeria rubra is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer pink, white and yellow flowers emerge. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Plumeria rubra

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 25 FT - wide, 20 FT - 25 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink, white and yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Plumeria rubra

    USDA Zones: 10b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Protect from afternoon sun. Protect from temps under 30', Deciduous. Full Sun to Light Shade. Beautiful fragrant Flowers in many color varieties. Outdoor/Indoor. Light/Bright Shade.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Plumeria rubra plant

    How to Grow Plumeria rubra

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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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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    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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