Plumeria compilation – how and why Disclaimer – this document is a compilation from many internet sources, plus friend's personal opinions, websites such as the PSA, vendor sites (hyperbole removed), forums (hyperbole retained), Facebook, and personal observations. These notes are intended for my personal use and are distributed for free to the plumeria community. Whenever possible, I included links to other information to prevent direct copies of publications, although I do sometimes paraphrase the content for easier reading or for easier translation to other languages. Planned additions: The cultivar section will get blooming factors such as determinate/indeterminate, bud and petiole color, and bloom season. I particularly like the Australian plant descriptions, as they include more details. Temperatures, growing conditions, nutrients, age, soil types, etc. affect the color, size and fragrance. I do not attempt to vet information for accuracy, and sometimes you will see repetitive comments - these are deliberately included. On occasion this information conflicts, and may be due to multiple varieties using the same name. Otherwise, it's simply because results may vary. Additions and corrections are ALWAYS welcome … please send to
[email protected] Enjoy! Diana INTRO Frangipani is the most common name for Plumeria in Australia. In most other English language speaking parts of the world, frangipanis are called Plumeria. The name frangipani is an English derivative of the French name Frangipanier. The common old English name was "nosegay". And what a delight to the nose in hot weather when the multitude of fragrant blooms fill the air with heady perfume. The botanical name is Plumeria, named in honor of French botanist and explorer Charles Plumier, 1646 – 1706, who studied the frangipani and introduced it into cultivation in Europe.