Plumeria pudica: The Everblooming, Evergreen Frangipani

Plumeria pudica—often called "Everlasting Love" or "Bridal Bouquet"—breaks the Plumeria mold. Unlike its deciduous cousins, this species is evergreen in warm climates and blooms nearly year-round with pure white, yellow-throated flowers that lack the typical frangipani fragrance but make up for it in sheer flower power.

Unique Traits

The leaves are distinctive: spoon-shaped (spatulate) with a rounded, notched tip—quite different from the typical pointed Plumeria leaf. The growth habit is upright and bushy, 10–15 feet tall, with a dense canopy. Flowers appear in large clusters at branch tips continuously when temperatures stay above 60°F.

Taxonomy

• Family: Apocynaceae
• Genus: Plumeria
• Species: pudica

Growing Conditions

Thrives in full sun, well-drained soil, and frost-free zones (USDA 10b+). Drought-tolerant once established. Excellent in containers for patios or poolside—move indoors in cooler climates. Resistant to the rust and leaf spot that plague other Plumerias. A low-maintenance tropical star.