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Image shows the beautiful fragrant flowers of Plumeria rubra 'Yellow
Jack' |
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Plumeria rubra 'Yellow Jack'
(Plumeria, Frangipani, Nosegay, Temple Tree, West Indian Jasmine) |
Family: Apocynaceae
Origin: Native of Mexico and Tropical America
Light: Full sun / sun-part shade
Height: Up to 30' or more
Spread: 4-12'
Blooms: Fragrant, yellow with white, in late Summer
Foliage: Large, green,
veined, leathery. Leaves will fall off in Winter
Soil:
Well-drained, 2:1:1 of loam:peat:sand, neutral (pH 6.1-7.5)
Water: Regular, sparingly in Winter to prevent rootrot
Fertilizer: Use 15-30-15 every other week during growth season to promote
abundant blooms. Stop fertilizing in September
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings (helf-foot long cuttings taken from
Fed-May, allow to callous before planting)
Uses: Specimen, accent, container
Comments: Plumeria rubra 'Yellow Jack' or Plumeria or Frangipani
or Nosegay or
Temple Tree or West Indian Jasmine
is a beautiful semi-deciduous woody tree with a medium growth rate. The
showy fragrant flowers are used in making beautiful garlands or
Leis, popularly worn around the neck in Hawaii and other tropical
islands. Prune
plant to maintain shape and size. Temple Tree is hardy to 30 degrees F.
Bring plant indoors for the winter or place container in basement till
Spring.
West Indian Jasmine is easily propagated by seeds or cuttings.
It requires a daily dose of 4-hour direct sunlight. Plumeria rubra
'Yellow Jack' makes an excellent specimen or accent plant in the
landscape and a lovely container plant for the patio.
Its beauty and fragrance can't be beat.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-10 |
