{"product_id":"plumeria-monsoon","title":"Plumeria Monsoon","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonsoon Frangipani\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plumeria rubra 'Monsoon'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apocynaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian 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\u003eMonsoon Frangipani carries dramatic blooms that open deep red at the centre and wash out to soft pink at the petal tips, giving every cluster a glowing two-tone look. The flowers are fragrant and carried in generous clusters over glossy leaves. 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 Single blooms with a deep red centre that fades through to pale pink at the petal tips; 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\u003eThe red-to-pink blooms of Monsoon are richer and moodier than the usual pastel frangipani, so it stands out in a pot or a tropical bed. You still get the sweet evening scent and easy, low-water care, with a colour that looks good from across the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"200mm Pot","offer_id":68043887640828,"sku":"PLUM-MONS-200MM","price":28.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/plumeria-monsoon-frangipani-200mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1793508179","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/plumeria-monsoon","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}