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Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 15-20 ft.
Plant Spread: 15 ft
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Uses: Flowering Tree
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Other: Grafting
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Plumeria

'Mary Helen Eggenberger' was a featured
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Location: Southwest Florida
Date: July 2018
Photo by Dutchlady1
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: July 2014
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: September 2013
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: April 2016
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: summer 2010
No picture does this beauty justice. I would not be without it. H
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: Sep 29, 2011 7:35 AM
porcelain-like beauty!
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Comments:
  • Posted by Dutchlady1 on Apr 15, 2012 6:46 PM concerning plant:
    This variety was named for the late Mary Helen Eggenberger, wife of Richard Eggenberger who was a former president of the Plumeria Society of America. Together they wrote 'The Handbook on Plumeria Culture'.

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