{"product_id":"plumeria-goldilocks","title":"Plumeria Goldilocks","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoldilocks Frangipani\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plumeria rubra 'Goldilocks'\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\u003eGoldilocks Frangipani carries rich, deep-gold flowers with crisp white margins, giving each bloom a glowing, sunlit look. The flowers are deliciously fragrant and appear over a long season through summer and autumn, set against lance-shaped dark green leaves. It is a moderately sized frangipani that suits feature planting in warm gardens or sheltered containers. 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 2–4 m H × 1.5–3 m W in-ground in Adelaide (can reach 6 m in tropical climates); 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 Deep gold petals with white margins; deliciously fragrant; long flowering season 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 → long summer–autumn display of golden 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 (tolerates dry periods once established), Heat-Tolerant, Coastal-Tolerant. Frost sensitive—protect from frost and wind, especially while young; avoid cold, waterlogged soils in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specimen: 1 tree per 4–9 m² (2–3 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 and compact habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reasonably well-drained soil with organic matter; 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 Goldilocks as a warm-toned focal point near patios, pools or entertaining areas, where its golden flowers and perfume can be enjoyed up close. Its moderate size suits courtyards and smaller gardens, and it shines in a large glazed pot on a sunny terrace. Pair the gold blooms with blue and purple companions such as Evolvulus, Plumbago or Salvia for contrast, or with Agave, Aloe, Bougainvillea, Kangaroo Paw and Lomandra for a resort-style garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep gold petals edged in white make Goldilocks one of the richest yellow frangipanis around, and the fragrance is deliciously sweet. It flowers for a long time through summer and autumn, copes with dry spells once established, and stays a manageable size—just right for an Adelaide garden or a big pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"200mm Pot","offer_id":67622395445500,"sku":"PLUM-GOLD-200MM","price":28.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/plumeria-goldilocks-frangipani-200mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1790917896","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/plumeria-goldilocks","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}