{"product_id":"plumeria-lemon-surprise","title":"Plumeria Lemon Surprise","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon Surprise Frangipani\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plumeria rubra 'Lemon Surprise'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apocynaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultivated selection; species native to Mexico, Central America and the 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\u003eLemon Surprise is a cheerful frangipani with fresh lemon-yellow blooms carried in generous, fragrant clusters over glossy green leaves. The bright, clean colour lifts courtyards and pool surrounds and pairs well with both tropical and Mediterranean planting. Like all plumerias, it thrives in Adelaide's warm, frost-free spots, and potted 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 3–5 m H × 3–4 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 to fast; 30–50 cm per year in warm conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large glossy green leaves; deciduous in winter, showing sculptural branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh lemon-yellow single blooms; 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 flower clusters → 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: 3–4 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 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: 2–3 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 in late winter\/early spring to shape; mulch in spring; balanced or slightly higher-phosphorus fertiliser every 2–4 weeks in the growing season (avoid excess nitrogen)\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 warm, frost-sheltered positions in Mediterranean\/temperate SA (coastal Adelaide and the Adelaide plains are ideal); marginal in the 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 it as a focal-point specimen near patios, pools or outdoor dining, where the flowers and evening fragrance can be enjoyed up close. It suits tropical and resort-style gardens as well as Mediterranean courtyards. Grow it in a large decorative pot on a sunny terrace so it can be sheltered in winter, and underplant with heat-lovers like Portulaca, Evolvulus or Gazania, or pair with Agave, Bougainvillea, Hibiscus and Lomandra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon Surprise brings a bright, sunny yellow that reads clearly from a distance and sits well beside whites, greens and terracotta. 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