Frangipani
glowing with wonderful colour
and fragrance. (*E*)

We are incredibly lucky these plants grow so well in South-East Qld.
These trees are growing in my suburb...the morning air is
filled with their sweet fragrance! And there are dozens more!

A little info!

Frangipani or Plumeria are a native from the tropical Americas,
introduced to the pacific islands by missionaries
they are a favourite tree across warmer climates.
A well drained soil rich in humus and a sunny position
(frost free please).
With great perfume and a huge range of colors from white
with pink though yellow, purple and red.
Frangipani are a fantastic addition to the garden.
Frangipani can be pruned and will do well in pots.
With interesting hybrids now being developed
watch out for new flower forms and colors,
including 'Dwarf' or miniature frangipani such as
Duvauchelle (Dwarf) and Dwarf deciduous white Frangipani.

Last year the flowers on this tree were yellow through to orange,
salmon pink and dark pink, this year we
had a lot of rain and the flowers are this deep red.

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This smaller plant is on a nature strip.
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Last year I picked up a broken branch of this one and
was able to strike 5 new plants from it.
The local school crossing lady, told me the method I needed...
cut the tops off the branch approx 50r 6 inches,
nip off 3/4 of each leaf, toss the stalk on the ground for 3 days,
then plant it into a pot! (Thanks Sue)
They all lived!!

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The tally of Grass Trees...
6 seedling fatalities! since January 1st.
The weaker seedling just fizzed over or browned off and died!

The ones remaining seem a fairly strong bunch.

66 seedlings in black pots
6 in the garden

2 in large pots = 74

Cheers Carol