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“Summer loving had me a blast. Summer loving happened so fast…Summer days drifting away, to, oh, oh, the summer nights.” Yes, sing along with us at Fancy Frangipanis as we use this song made famous by the movie Grease, to welcome our favourite time of the year, the...

Exotic frangipani blooms and displays transcend to a sweet place.The frangipani bloom is heralded as one of the sexiest flowers on earth due to its exotic hues and magnetic aroma that places you into a trance of love and admiration. This tropical plant and flower...

My Frangipani is losing its leaves and flowers and is naked. Why?First of all, it’s ok! Your frangipani losing its leaves is absolutely normal! And it’s probably autumn or winter time at your place. So no, your dearly loved tree is not dying, it’s just dormant and...

I rent. Can I still grow frangipani at home?Frangipani can be grown to a relatively decent size in large tubs, growing somewhat in proportion to the size of the container they are planted in. For example, frangipani will grow to approximately one metre in a 300mm pot...

The Exciting History of the FrangipaniThere seems to be a lot of confusion and uncertainty about how the actual frangipani was named and when it was found. Believe what you will. Regardless of the historical origin, frangipanis are a flower that we “Aussies” fall in...

Naming frangipanis can be lots of fun, and often there is a story and a message behind the name. Here at Fancy Frangipanis, we are breeders and collectors of frangipanis, with over 2000 types of frangipanis in our collection that are unnamed. And currently, we only...

Where did the Frangipani tree originate? Most people are transported to Hawaii or the islands when they think of frangipani. The Hawaiians made the frangipani famous in their use of the flowers for their ceremonies, but this is not where they originated. As odd as it...

How do I care for my Frangipani? Thankfully, frangipani is one of those trees that keeps on thriving year in and year out with minimal attention, provided it remains healthy. During winter your trees require little water, and throughout spring and summer water more...

Growing your own frangipanis from cuttings can be heaps of fun and rewarding. So strike a cutting from your own established frangipani tree, purchase one from our collection online and grow it for your own garden, or even gift frangipani to your loved ones?...