Hymenosporum

New Zealand’s Best Hymenosporum Plants

Adding colourful trees and shrubs to your garden delivers a vast range of benefits:

• They are visual plants that add impact to a space
• They attract birds and bees
• Street appeal can be greatly enhanced
• Children can learn the plants and become more involved with nature
• These plants will bring you pleasure for many years to come

We have the largest variety of Hymenosporum plants and the right one for your space. These have been selected to thrive in NZ’s climate. We grow and stock only the highest quality plants, sourcing them locally, and from NZ’s leading nurseries. Each plant is packed and transported with extreme care, ensuring it arrives to you in the same condition it was in when it left the nursery. If you are wanting to buy Hymenosporum plants, shop with confidence from the best in the industry.

Common questions about growing Hymenosporum

1. What is the common name for Hymenosporum?

The most common name for Hymenosporum is Native Frangipani. It is a rainforest tree native to New Guinea, Queensland, and New South Wales in Australia. It is widely cultivated for its glossy dark green leaves and clusters of fragrant cream to yellow flowers in spring.

Other common names for Hymenosporum include:

• Yellow Frangipani
• Australian Frangipani
• Queensland Frangipani
• White Frangipani
• Fragrant Frangipani
• Sweet Almond
• Sweet Hymenosporum

It is important to note that the Native Frangipani is not closely related to the true frangipani (Plumeria spp.), which is native to tropical America. However, the two plants share a similar appearance and fragrance, which is why the Native Frangipani has earned its common name.

2. Is Frangipani easy to grow?

Frangipani is generally considered to be an easy-to-grow plant. It can thrive in tropical, subtropical, and Mediterranean climates.

3. What is the fastest growing Frangipani?

The fastest growing frangipani is the Plumeria pudica, also known as the Everlasting Love Frangipani. It is from Colombia and Venezuela, and can grow to three metres in just a few years. Plumeria pudica has deep green foliage and iridescent white flowers. It flowers throughout spring and summer with a very long flowering season.

Other fast-growing Frangipanis include:

• Plumeria rubra (Red Frangipani)
• Plumeria alba (White Frangipani)
• Plumeria obtusa (Plumeria obtusa)
• Plumeria acutifolia (Plumeria acutifolia)

4. Which frangipani has the strongest smell?

Plumeria rubra (Red Frangipani) is generally considered to have the strongest fragrance. It is a popular choice for perfume and candle makers because of its intense, sweet scent. Other Frangipanis with strong scents include:

• Plumeria obtusa (Singapore Frangipani)
• Plumeria alba (White Frangipani)
• Plumeria pudica (Everlasting Love Frangipani)
• Plumeria calcarea (Calcutta Star Frangipani)
• Plumeria pudica x obtusa (Hybrid)

The strength of the fragrance can vary depending on the cultivar, the growing conditions, and the time of day. For example, Frangipani flowers tend to be more fragrant in the evening.

5. Do Frangipani have deep roots?

Frangipanis generally have shallow roots and tend to be contained in the top 30-40 cm of soil.