This attractive true dwarf variety can easily be grown in a pot, and if given sufficient heat and light, will keep its leaves and continue to bloom throughout the winter months.
The extremely thin branches of this Plumeria species will not root, and it is therefore recommended to either grow them from seed, or graft them. They can be successfully grafted onto a Plumeria rubra rootstock, which will allow you to create a 'standard' type tree, a very attractive way to display its intensely fragrant profusion of blooms.
This plant will keep its leaves pretty much throughout the winter in Southern Florida (and corresponding zones), in contrast to the Plumeria rubra varieties, which are mostly all bare by the end of November.
Plumeria obtusa, also known as Singapore White has large glossy green leaves and large white flowers with a yellow center. Leaves and flowers of P. obtusa differ from those of P. rubra. While Plumeria rubra has more pointed flowers and leaves, Plumeria obtusa flowers and leaves have rounded edges.
Plumeria rubra is a spreading shrub or small tree that can reach 20' to 25' in height and width. It has a thick trunk, large green leaves, and fragrant flowers. Plumeria rubra is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas around the world. The broken branches of Plumeria ooze a white milky sap that can cause contact dermatitis as well as eye irritation in some individuals, so care should be taken when pruning or coming into contact with broken branches.
Registered with the Plumeria Society of America (# 106).
Formerly known as 'Grove Farm' (and not to be confused with the plumeria variety currently known as 'Grove Farm'), this large bloomed and profusely flowering variety is the seed parent to all of Bill Moragne's cultivars.
Named by Elizabeth Thornton in honor of Edward Courtade.
This plumeria is the pod parent for Mauve, Mardi Gras, Pink Parfait, Pink Picot, Lemon Drop, Pina Colada, Courtade Gold, Courtade Lemon, Thanksgiving, Moonlight and Sunshine.
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