Data specific to Plumerias (Edit)
Plumeria Society Registration Number: 224

General Plant Information (Edit)
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: 10-12 ft
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Beach Front
Street Tree
Uses: Flowering Tree
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Other: Grafting
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Plumeria

'Thornton's Lemon Drop' was a featured
Plant of the Day for November 8, 2015.
Photo Gallery
Location: Miami FL, my balcony
Date: 2021-12
first blooms (purchased Jan 2021)
Location: Southeast Florida
Date: July 2013
Picture courtesy of Florida Colors Nursery
Location: my back yard
Comments:
  • Posted by Dutchlady1 on Apr 5, 2012 7:05 PM concerning plant:
    This is aka 'Lemon Drop', one of Elizabeth Thornton's most outstanding varieties and registered with the PSA under # 224. A great bloomer.

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