Plumeria rubra – Pink Frangipani

Name: Plumeria rubra – Pink Frangipani
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
Price: 620.00 AUD
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Size: 100L

100L

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1000L: Enquire within for height guide information.

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About Plumeria rubra – Pink Frangipani

Plumeria rubra, commonly known as the Pink Frangipani, is a deciduous, small to medium-sized tree with a rounded form and spreading canopy. Its branches are thick, grey, and fleshy, contrasting with the large, leathery green leaves clustered at the branch tips. Through summer and autumn, it produces clusters of fragrant, pink, five-petalled flowers with a yellow throat, making it one of the most recognisable tropical garden trees. Mature specimens generally reach 5–8 metres in height and 4–6 metres in width.

This species is moderate to fast growing in warm climates and thrives in well-drained soils. It is frost-sensitive but tolerant of drought once established, requiring minimal care beyond seasonal feeding and pruning. Plumeria rubra prefers full sun for best flowering but will tolerate part shade. As a deciduous tree, it loses its leaves in winter, allowing light to filter through, while returning with lush foliage in spring. It is a low-maintenance choice that also attracts pollinators.

They look excellent when planted as feature trees in tropical or coastal gardens, near pools, or in courtyards where their summer flowering display can be appreciated. Pink Frangipani also works well in group plantings or lining driveways in warm, frost-free regions.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Plumeria rubra – Pink Frangipani is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 5–8 metres

Mature Width: 4–6 metres

Plumeria rubra – Pink Frangipani is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

Frost Tolerance

Is Plumeria rubra – Pink Frangipani frost tolerant?

Plumeria rubra – Pink Frangipani is Not Frost Tolerant – Cannot survive frost, should be avoided in frost-prone areas.

Flowering Information

Plumeria rubra produces large, sweetly fragrant clusters of pink blooms from late spring through autumn. The waxy, five-petalled flowers appear in generous sprays at the branch tips, creating a vibrant tropical display that repeats throughout the warmer months.

Native Information

Is Plumeria rubra – Pink Frangipani an Australian Native? No

Plumeria rubra – Pink Frangipani is Native to Central America and the Caribbean, where Plumeria rubra grows naturally in tropical and subtropical climates..

Wildlife Value

Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies and moths, supporting pollinators throughout the warm season. The open, sculptural branch structure also provides light perching habitat for small birds, contributing gentle biodiversity in tropical and coastal gardens.

Sunlight Information

Plumeria rubra – Pink Frangipani will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preffered Soil

Plumeria rubra performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It is highly sensitive to waterlogging and will struggle in heavy clay unless extensively improved with coarse sand and organic matter to maximise drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, infrequent watering as the tree matures to support drought resilience, strong stem development and prolific warm-season flowering.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Pink Frangipani

Genus: Plumeria

Botanical Species: Plumeria rubra

Family: Apocynaceae

Botanical Name: Plumeria rubra

Landscape Uses

Feature Tree
Council or Civic Landscapes

Plumeria rubra – Pink Frangipani works in an:

Tropical Garden – lush, leafy planting for a resort-style atmosphere.
Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Select a warm, sunny, frost-free site with well-drained soil.
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and slightly shallower.
Add compost to enrich soil and improve establishment.
Water deeply after planting and mulch around the base.
Stake if necessary in exposed sites until roots are firm.

Feature Planting: Space 4 – 6 m apart
Shade Canopy: Space 4 – 6 m apart
Avenue Planting: Space 4 – 6 m apart

Water regularly in the first year; reduce once established.
Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and early summer.
Prune lightly after flowering to shape and remove damaged growth.

Sandy soils: Well suited, but benefits from organic mulching to retain moisture.
Loamy soils: Ideal growth with strong establishment and flowering.
Clay soils: Requires improved drainage or raised planting to prevent rot.
Coastal soils: Tolerates salt-laden winds if protected from extreme exposure.
Poor soils: Can survive but benefits from soil enrichment before planting.

Plumeria rubra – Pink Frangipani is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

Medium Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Ideal Conditions

Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
Sydney & Central Coast
South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
Adelaide Metro & Coastal

Thrives in

Full Sun
Part Shade

Frost Tolerance

Not Frost Tolerant – Cannot survive frost, should be avoided in frost-prone areas.

Drought Tolerance

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Pink Frangipani develops excellent drought tolerance. Adapted to hot, dry, coastal and tropical conditions, it thrives with deep but infrequent watering and maintains strong flowering even through extended dry periods.