Plumeria Rubra: Description

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PLUMERIA RUBRA

DESCRIPTION: Plumeria rubra or the Red Frangipani is a popular, large, deciduous shrub
or small tree with rounded canopy of leaves that are long, oval, pointed at the tip with a veined
appearance. The splendid five-petalled flowers are richly fragrant and pale-pink to crimson in
colour, with a matte lustre to them. The branches are plump, weak and fleshy, containing a
poisonous, milky sap. It makes a very colourful, tropical statement in any warm garden and are
easy to cultivate. 8 species including Plumaeria obtusa, with white flowers and will be evergreen
in tropical climates. A popular cultivar of Plumeria rubra has been created called 'Tri-Colour'
which has yellow, orange and red banded flowers, creating a very exotic look.

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