Plumeria 'Purple Shell'

Details

This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's blooms. Deer tend to avoid this plant. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration:

• Insects
• Sap may irritate skin

Plumeria 'Purple Shell' is recommended for the following landscape applications:

• Accent
• Patio Tree
• General Garden Use
• Container Planting

Features

Plumeria 'Purple Shell' displays showy clusters of fragrant flowers with soft lavender-to-purple tones and a lighter center at the branch tips from late spring through summer. Deep green foliage provides bold contrast. Leaves do not develop notable fall color. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.

Care

Planting & Growing

Plumeria 'Purple Shell' will grow to be about 12 to 15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 to 15 feet. It has an upright, open habit with a typical clearance of 2 to 3 feet from the ground and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate and can live for many years under ideal conditions.

Grow in full sun for best flowering. Provide well-drained soil and avoid consistently wet conditions. Water regularly to establish, then allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; once established it is drought-tolerant. Some tolerance to salt and urban conditions. Sap may be irritating and toxic if ingested; use care around children and pets. Propagates readily from cuttings.

Excellent in containers for patios; container plants often need more frequent watering and benefit from a fast-draining potting mix.