{"product_id":"plumeria-fruit-cocktail","title":"Plumeria Fruit Cocktail","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Cocktail Frangipani\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plumeria rubra 'Fruit Cocktail'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apocynaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultivated selection (species native to Mexico, Central America, Caribbean)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous small tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit Cocktail Frangipani lives up to its name, producing masses of large, multi-coloured blooms that blend white, yellow, pink and orange in every flower. No two clusters look quite the same, and the bright tropical colours stand out against lance-shaped dark green leaves. It is a moderately compact frangipani that suits courtyards and large containers as well as open garden beds. Like all plumerias, it thrives in Adelaide's warm, frost-free microclimates, and container plants can be moved under cover during winter cold snaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5–3.5 m H × 2–2.5 m W in-ground in Adelaide; compact and manageable when container-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; 20–40 cm per year; establishes in 2–3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lance-shaped dark green leaves; deciduous in winter, showcasing sculptural branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large multi-coloured blooms blending white, yellow, pink and orange; sweetly fragrant; clusters from late spring through summer into autumn (Nov–Apr in SA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring leaf-out → summer masses of multi-coloured blooms → winter architectural branching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts Butterflies; Good for Pollinators (fragrant blooms draw night-flying moths)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-Tolerant (once established), Heat-Tolerant, Coastal-Tolerant. Frost sensitive—protect below 2 °C; avoid cold, waterlogged soils in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specimen: 1 tree per 6–9 m² (2.5–3 m apart). Excellent in large containers (minimum 50–60 cm diameter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toxic. Milky latex sap causes skin and eye irritation; ingestion causes gastrointestinal upset in 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; tolerates light part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very well-drained sandy\/loam; raised beds or large pots if clay; add perlite\/pumice for drainage; 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 Low-moderate; prune lightly late winter\/early spring after frost risk to shape; mulch in spring; balanced or slightly higher phosphorus fertiliser every 2–4 weeks in the growing season (avoid excess nitrogen); easy propagation from cuttings\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 Mediterranean\/temperate SA in warm, frost-sheltered positions (coastal Adelaide, Adelaide plains ideal); marginal in Adelaide Hills without winter protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.0); 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\u003cp\u003eUse Fruit Cocktail as a colourful focal point beside a pool, patio or outdoor dining area, where its changing mix of flower colours can be enjoyed up close. Its moderate size suits smaller gardens and courtyards, and it makes a striking potted specimen on a sunny terrace or flanking an entry. Underplant with heat-loving, drought-tolerant companions like Portulaca, Evolvulus or Gazania, or pair with Agave, Aloe, Bougainvillea, Hibiscus, Kangaroo Paw and Lomandra for a resort-style look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery cluster is a little different—white, sunshine yellow, pink and orange all on the one tree—so it never looks the same twice. The sweet frangipani fragrance makes summer evenings outdoors feel like a holiday. It stays a manageable size, suits a big pot, and needs little water once established, making it an easy way to bring tropical colour to an Adelaide garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"200mm Pot","offer_id":67622391972092,"sku":"PLUM-FRUI-COCK-200MM","price":28.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/plumeria-fruit-cocktail-frangipani-200mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1790918123","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/plumeria-fruit-cocktail","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}