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Plumaria in SC

13 years ago

Anyone in Aiken County or environs growing plumaria (indoors and out, of course)? Would like to communicate with others re: the challenges (and the joys) and possibly trade.

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User
13 years ago
Gardenscents,
I looked up Plumaria on the internet and they are beautiful!
Now I want one!
Do you keep it in the house over the winter?
I bet it would love it outside here.
I am going to buy one in the spring in APril, when I can keep it outside right away, then bring in for winter.
If you know of a place I can buy one that isn't real expensive, please let me know.
Oh, by the way, I live in Aiken county.
gardenscents
Original Author
13 years ago
Not only do they look pretty, but they smell heavenly. They go dormant in the fall, even in Florida where I brought them from. They seem to like our hot, humid summers, but keep in mind they are trees if left unchecked. 3 of mine are in HUGE pots that I can't move by myself and are 7 feet tall, but I'm going to root prune them this spring. Had to cut them back also. Quite a challenge, but well worth it! I bought a "stick" from Cold Creek for $5 2 years ago, and that's the one that is 7' tall with no side branches. Many challenges keeping them going, but like all things simplicity is the key to growing them.
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13 years ago
Gardenscents,
Looks like I'll be checking out Cold Creek next season
since you said they sell them.
I really like that nursery, they have beautiful plants, but they can be pricey.
I have to have one of those plumerias now.
I hate the winter, it's so cold and long.
Have a wonderful Christmas.
gardenscents
Original Author
13 years ago
Merry Christmas to you too! CC is definately pricey - I only buy stuff on sale (got a lemon tree for $20 there) and the plumaria was a stick for $5.00. I'll give you one of my seedlings, which should bloom this year as they are 3 years old. Should wait until April tho - temps need to be above 50 and stay there.
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13 years ago
Gardenscents,
CLick on my name and email me at email on my gardenweb profile.
Heading out to visit family for the holidays, will be back around New Years.
I would love to have one of your seedlings of plumaria.
Have a safe holiday!
botanical_drifter
13 years ago
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