When we moved house four-and-a-half years back, I had to leave behind a few pots due to paucity of space. The yellow frangipani was one of them.
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| The old yellow frangipanis |
A cutting of the same I planted on ground in our new abode did not take well to the new soil and developed fungi, spoiling soon after.
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| The large fungi at the base of the yellow frangipani |
To make up for the loss, the hubby planted a stem of white frangipani taken from the neighbour's garden.
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| The white frangipani |
A year later I got another cutting of a red frangipani from a cousin. This year they both flowered well, thanks to the abundant rains.
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| The red frangipani |
In case you are wondering why I'm inclined to call the good old Champa as the frangipani, well I admit I find this name rather exotic. This plant that adds a touch of regality to the garden comes in many colours, is native to south-east Asia, and is also called the plumeria. But the best part - it is hardy and easy to transplant.
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