This tropical beauty adds fragrance and flowers to the Southern landscape.
Native to tropical climates, frangipani is a wonderful tree in the Southern garden.
Frangipani is aneasy-to-grow treethat flowers from late spring through November.
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Frangipani are easily maintained and will produce an abundance of flowers when planted in a full sun environment.
This fast-growing small tree does well with most soil types but best in well-drained soils.
The frangipani can tolerate long stretches of drought, too.
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Pick a sunny-to-slightly shaded location that will allow the tree to grow up to 25 feet tall and wide.
Avoid heavy fertilization, as too much nitrogen decreases cold hardiness.
Frangipani range in size from compact shrubs rarely exceeding 4 feet in height to small, rounded trees.
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The waxy, five-petaled blooms may be star-shaped, saucer-shaped, or pinwheel shaped.
They exhibit a dizzying range of colors and patterns.
Most are highly fragrant.
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Here is everything you oughta know about growing and caring for frangipani.
Otherwise, plant it in a pot to control the growing environment and protect it from frost.
Once established, this tree doesnt need any special watering routine.
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The tree blooms in clusters of flowers up to 6 in.
across for months on end.
Propagation is easy by seeds or tip cuttings.
Frangipani thrives in soil that contains lots of organic matter.
Good drainage is a must.
Light
Frangipani lovesfull sunbut can also grow in partial shade.
The blooms will be best when grown in full sun.
Soil
The frangipani grows well in most soil types as long as it drains well.
Add organic matter to the soil when planting to improve the nutrients and density.
Aim to plant this tree in neutral to acidic soil for best results.
Water
Frangipani needs moderate to regular watering to thrive.
Whether in a pot or in the ground, soil needs to be drained well to prevent root rot.
Plant the frangipani inTS Zones 10-11 (USDA).
It will not tolerate cold temperatures so do not plant it in areas where temperatures could dip below freezing.
Types of Frangipani
Aztec Gold:Buttercup-yellow shading to white at petal edges.
Smiths Candystripe' is similar but more fragrant.
Carmen:Pink and white with yellow center and red band on the reverse.
Celadine (Hawaiian Yellow):Yellow with white petal margins.
This is a sturdy plant.
Cerise:Bright magenta, star-shaped blossoms.
Daisy Wilcox:Extra-large blossoms with yellow centers and pale pink petals aging to white.
Dean Conklin:Salmon with orange center.
Dwarf Singapore Pink:Palest pink, darker at the edges with yellow center.
Guillot Sunset:Pink-and-white bicolor with orange center.
Intense Rainbow:Yellow blending to pink.
Kauka Wilder:Combination of reds and yellows gives blossoms an overall rich orange color.
Kimo:First orange plumeria.
Starts orange-yellow changing to apricot-orange with red bands on front and back.
Mary Moragne:Rose-pink and white with orange veins.
Pink Parfait:Large reddish pink blooms.
Scott Pratt:Dark, velvety red with fine purple-black veins and darker bands on the reverse.
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Pruning
Pruningwill allow you to shape frangipani.
Remember when pruning that cut branches will need an extra growing season to re-bloom, so prune wisely.
If you choose to prune frangipani, do so in winter.
Potting and Repotting Frangipani
Frangipani grows well in pots, but they can quickly become rootbound.
When nights start to cool in fall, stop watering.
Leaves will turn yellow and drop.
Move plumerias into a cool room or garage.
No water or light is needed until you take them out in spring.
Water it every 2 to 3 weeks.
Common Pests & Plant Diseases
Few insects and diseases affect frangipani.
The most common, a fungus called plumeria rust, causes orange pustules on the undersides of leaves.
Leaves then develop black blotches and drop prematurely.
Control rust by promptly removing and throwing away any diseased leaves.
Then spray healthy foliage with Neem oil.
