{"product_id":"plumeria-cream","title":"Plumeria Cream","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrangipani \/ Cream Frangipani \/ Common White\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlumeria \u003c\/em\u003e'Cream'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily: \u003c\/strong\u003eApocynaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eTropical Americas (Mexico, Central America \u0026amp; Caribbean)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous small tree \/ shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring resort vibes to Adelaide and South Australian gardens with this cream-flowering frangipani. ‘Cream’ forms a tidy, branching frame that leafs out in late spring and carries richly perfumed, cream-to-ivory flowers with a soft yellow eye through summer and early autumn. 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Frost sensitive—protect below ~2 °C; avoid waterlogged soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specimen\/avenue: 1 tree per 9–16 m² (3–4 m apart). Excellent in large containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toxic (mild). Milky sap can irritate skin; ingestion may upset pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6–8+ hrs) for best flowering and compact habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very well-drained sandy\/loam; raised beds or large pots if clay; avoid winter-wet sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; keep almost dry in winter, especially when leafless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly late winter\/early spring after frost risk to shape; mulch in spring; low-phosphorus feed in early summer; strike tip cuttings if desired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25-50 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to temperate \u0026amp; Mediterranean SA in warm, frost-sheltered positions (coastal Adelaide ideal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acid to neutral (tolerates mildly alkaline if drainage is excellent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoolside or courtyard feature for a tropical feel with non-invasive roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorth-facing wall\/drive to capture heat and boost flowering in Adelaide’s climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement container on sunny patios; wheel to shelter over winter if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig, sweetly fragrant flowers and a lush tropical look—right here in South Australia. ‘Cream’ is heat-loving, low-water once established, and stunning in pots or warm garden pockets—an instant holiday vibe with minimal fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"200mm Pot","offer_id":48947756171516,"sku":"PLUM-CREA-200MM","price":27.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/plumeria-cream-frangipani-common-white-200mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1775634010","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/plumeria-cream","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}