Bridal Bouquet Plumeria / Bridal Bouquet Frangipani

Scientific Name: Plumeria pudica

Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade. It flowers best in full sun, but can tolerate some light afternoon shade in hot Florida landscapes.

Height: Typically 6–12 ft. tall in Florida landscapes, depending on pruning and growing conditions.

Plant Spacing: Space about 5–8 ft. apart for individual accents, small groupings, or informal flowering screens. Allow enough room away from walkways, patios, pool edges, and structures so the plant can develop its natural branching shape.

Growth Habit: Moderate-growing tropical flowering shrub or small tree with upright branching, glossy spoon-shaped leaves, and clusters of clean white flowers with yellow centers. It can be maintained as a large shrub or trained into a small ornamental tree.

Hardiness: USDA Zones 10–11; cold sensitive and may be damaged by frost or freezing temperatures; moderately drought tolerant once established; low to moderate salt tolerance and best protected from heavy direct coastal salt spray.

Maintenance Info: Low to moderate maintenance. Plant in well-drained soil and avoid overwatering, especially during cooler months. Prune lightly to shape, control height, or encourage branching. It may drop some leaves during cooler or drier periods. Use caution when pruning because the milky sap can irritate skin and eyes.

Best Uses in the Landscape: Excellent as a tropical flowering accent, pool-area plant, courtyard feature, entryway planting, patio accent, foundation shrub, small ornamental tree, or white-flowering focal point in tropical landscape beds. It works especially well where a clean, elegant flower display is desired without using a large tree.

Plant Info: Bridal Bouquet Plumeria is native to parts of tropical America and is prized for its bright white flowers with soft yellow centers. The name “Bridal Bouquet” comes from the clean white flower clusters, which resemble a small wedding bouquet when the plant is in bloom. Unlike many common plumerias, Plumeria pudica has distinctive spoon-shaped leaves and a more upright, tidy growth habit. In Florida landscapes, it is a beautiful choice for customers who want a tropical flowering plant with a refined, elegant look.