Tree
Plumeria
Plumeria rubra
Varieties We Carry
MarbellaPlumeria rubraStandardPlumeria rubraMojitoPlumeria rubra
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$19.95
2 galFrom$44.95
3 galFrom$34.95
7 galFrom$74.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Apr 8.
LightFull Sun
WaterLow
Mature size10-15 feet × 8-12 feet (often smaller in zone 9b due to cold damage)
About Plumeria
Plumeria (Plumeria rubra) is a small, deciduous tropical tree native to Mexico, Central America, and Venezuela, celebrated for its intensely fragrant, waxy flowers in shades of white, yellow, pink, and red — the classic blooms used in Hawaiian leis. The thick, succulent branches hold large, glossy leaves clustered at the tips, giving the tree a bold, sculptural form. It is widely grown in tropical and subtropical gardens as a specimen tree or in containers. Starting at $19.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- White, Yellow, Red, Pink
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Handles summer heat well once established.
Bloom season. Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage.
Care essentials
Light
Plumeria thrives in full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun daily is essential for good flowering. In NE Florida, choose the sunniest, most wind-sheltered spot in the landscape or grow in a container that can be moved indoors during cold snaps.
Water
Water regularly during the active growing season (spring through fall), then reduce watering in late fall as the plant goes dormant and drops leaves. Plumeria is drought-tolerant once established and is very prone to root rot in waterlogged soil — always allow the soil to dry between waterings.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in fast-draining sandy or loamy soil; amend heavy soil with coarse sand or perlite. Fertilize monthly from spring through summer with a high-phosphorus fertilizer (e.g., 10-30-10) to promote blooms; stop fertilizing by September to harden the plant before winter.
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Common questions
Is Plumeria a good plant for St. Augustine?
Plumeria is a tree for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with medium salt tolerance, reaching 10-15 feet × 8-12 feet (often smaller in zone 9b due to cold damage).
Care information verified from
Last reviewed June 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.