Wailea Plumeria
Plumeria rubra hybrid — Coconut fragrance
IntermediateApril – November
The fragrance is the reason most growers keep a Wailea: it reads unmistakably as coconut — closer to suntan lotion than to typical plumeria sweetness — and it is a frequent answer when people ask which plumeria is the most fragrant. The flowers pair rich pink and orange petals with a golden-yellow throat, and Wailea is one of the varieties we bring to the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival each spring. It branches heavily on its own, filling into a rounded canopy with far more bloom tips than a lanky grower, so resist hard pruning. Its one demand comes at rooting time: cuttings want real warmth, so start them in late spring or on a heat mat.
Fragrance
🌺 Coconut
Growth
Heavy brancher, profuse bloomer
Colors
pinkorangegolden-yellow
Wailea Care Tips
- Heavy branching means more bloom sites — avoid heavy pruning.
- The coconut fragrance is strongest in warm, still air.
- Provide full sun for the most vibrant pink and orange coloring.
- Use a heat mat when rooting cuttings for best results.
- Feed with phosphorus-rich fertilizer to maximize flower production.
Growing this variety? The plumeria care guide covers sun, water, and winter storage, and the rooting walkthrough shows how to start a cutting without rot.
