{"product_id":"plumeria-jakarta-red","title":"Plumeria Jakarta Red","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJakarta Red Frangipani\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlumeria rubra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e'Jakarta Red'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApocynaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTropical Americas (cultivar selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDeciduous small tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strikingly beautiful frangipani that brings bold tropical drama to Adelaide gardens, Plumeria rubra 'Jakarta Red' produces richly fragrant, deep blood-red flowers set against bold lance-shaped dark green leaves. Flowering prolifically through summer and into autumn, it delivers months of exotic perfume and vivid colour in warm, sheltered spots across South Australia.\u003cbr\u003eLike all frangipanis, 'Jakarta Red' is deciduous — dropping its leaves in winter and entering dormancy — before bursting back into lush growth each spring. It thrives in Adelaide's hot, dry summers and performs beautifully in large containers, which also gives you the flexibility to bring it under cover during cold snaps. A quintessential statement tree for tropical, alfresco and Mediterranean-style gardens.\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2.5–3.5 m H × 2.0–2.5 m W (spreading vase or umbrella form; smaller in containers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e20–40 cm per year once established in a warm, sunny position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLarge, lance-shaped dark green leaves clustered at branch tips; fully deciduous in winter; fresh green growth re-emerges in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLarge, waxy, 5-petalled deep blood-red blooms in terminal clusters; sweetly fragrant; summer through autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStrongly fragrant — sweet tropical scent with hints of jasmine, citrus and gardenia; most intense in the evening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLush dark green foliage from spring → richly fragrant red flowers summer through autumn → leaves drop in winter revealing sculptural bare branches → new growth and flower buds emerge in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFlowers attract bees and butterflies; nectar-rich blooms draw honeyeaters in warm months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDrought-tolerant once established; heat-tolerant; salt-tolerant in sheltered coastal positions; frost-sensitive — protect from frost and cold winds; keep dry during winter dormancy; dislikes waterlogged soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlant as a single specimen; 2.5–3.0 m spacing for group plantings; ideal in large containers (50 cm+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eToxic if ingested — sap is a skin and eye irritant; keep away from pets and children\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun essential — minimum 6 hours daily for reliable flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFree-draining sandy or loamy soils; excellent drainage is critical — will not tolerate wet feet; thrives in Adelaide's well-drained soils with added grit or coarse sand if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEstablishment: water regularly through first summer. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; reduce significantly in autumn; stop watering through winter dormancy when leafless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePrune lightly in early spring to shape before new growth; avoid heavy pruning as flowers form at branch tips; feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and summer; stop feeding in autumn; protect from frost — move potted plants under cover when temperatures drop below 5°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLong-lived; decades in frost-free or well-protected positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBest in warm, frost-free microclimates — coastal Adelaide, northern suburbs, sheltered courtyards; marginal in cooler foothills without frost protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNeutral to slightly acidic; adaptable to Adelaide's range of soil types with good drainage\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\u003eStunning specimen tree for tropical, alfresco or Mediterranean courtyard gardens where its fragrance and form can be fully appreciated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow in a large statement pot on a sunny patio or deck — move under cover in winter for frost protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with Bougainvillea, Bird of Paradise and ornamental grasses for a bold, exotic summer display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant against a north or west-facing wall to maximise warmth, reflect heat and provide frost shelter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature tree for poolside or entertaining areas where its evening fragrance creates an unforgettable atmosphere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Jakarta Red' is pure summer magic. The rich blood-red blooms, heady tropical fragrance and sculptural bare-branch silhouette make it one of the most evocative garden trees you can grow in Adelaide. Plant it somewhere you can sit near it on a warm summer evening and let the perfume do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"90L Pot","offer_id":48863569051900,"sku":"PLUM-JAKA-RED-90L","price":515.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/plumeria-jakarta-red-frangipani-90L-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1773810831","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/plumeria-jakarta-red","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}