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Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 12-15 feet
Plant Spread: 12-15 feet
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Underground structures: Taproot
Uses: Flowering Tree
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Other: Grafting
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Parentage: Plumeria rubra x Plumeria obtusa

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Common names
  • Plumeria

'Mele Pa Bowman' was a featured
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Location: Southwest Florida
Date: summer 2008
Mele Pa Bowman is thought to be a cross between Plumeria obtusa '
Location: San Diego back yard
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: May 2015
Location: San Diego back yard!
Yessss Inflo alert!!!
Comments:
  • Posted by Dutchlady1 on Jul 19, 2014 2:29 PM concerning plant:
    It is believed this Plumeria is a cross between Plumeria obtusa 'Singapore' and Plumeria rubra 'Celadine'.

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