Frangipani | Fragrance Plant

Additional Facts

Scientific name: Plumeria rubra (family: Apocynaceae) 

Name origin: Named after 16th-century Italian Marquis Muzio Frangipani, who created an almond-scented perfume 

Colors: Classic white with yellow center, but Plumeria rubra has red, orange, pink, purple variations 

Blooming season: Flowers from November to April (warmer months) 

Slow-growing, drought and salt tolerant, but not cold-tolerant (freezes easily) 

Hawaiian lei flowers | commonly used to make traditional floral garlands

Additional Facts

Scientific name: Plumeria rubra (family: Apocynaceae) 

Name origin: Named after 16th-century Italian Marquis Muzio Frangipani, who created an almond-scented perfume 

Colors: Classic white with yellow center, but Plumeria rubra has red, orange, pink, purple variations 

Blooming season: Flowers from November to April (warmer months) 

Slow-growing, drought and salt tolerant, but not cold-tolerant (freezes easily) 

Hawaiian lei flowers | commonly used to make traditional floral garlands

Pink and white frangipani flowers (Plumeria) — clusters of intensely fragrant tropical blooms used in perfumes and Hawaiian leis

White frangipani in bloom — classic white petals with yellow center, the most symbolic color representing purity and spirituality