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    The spa flower

    Apr 11, 2018 4 minutes
    Words Jennifer Stackhouse

    Frangipani label

    Common names: Frangipani, plumeria

    Botanical name: Plumeria rubra

    Family: Apocynaceae (dogbane family)

    Aspect & soil: Full sun to part shade; well-drained soil

    Best climate: Mediterranean to tropical

    Habit: Deciduous tree

    Propagation: Cutting, seed

    Difficulty: Easy

    One whiff of a frangipani flower can transport you to a tropical island or remind you of your last beachside summer holiday. Frangipanis grow well in the tropics, subtropics and warm coastal areas. Although widely associated with tropical islands such as Hawaii, they come from Central America, Mexico and Venezuela but have spread around the tropical and subtropical world.

    The plants and their long-lasting flowers have become an important part of many cultures. Frangipani leis are given and worn

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