Hi Pollon. Welcome to the world of Plumerias. Let me warn you that many of the people on this site are plumiaholics meaning we are addicted to collecting the next variety to hit the market. We have been known to rip out perfectly good gardents to make room for more plants. Cuttings of Plumeria range from about 8 dollars to 300 dollars depending on quality and rarity. For a starter, I would suggest looking for a Celadine first, a Jeannie Moragne next, and then a grove farm. I know that Maui Plumeria gardens has inexpensive prices and ships internationally, but I have only bought a few cuttings from them. Perhaps some of the members have dealt with them (http://www.mauiplumeriagardens.com/index.php?cPath=1) and can give you more insight. I know their prices are under $20 and any Moragne at that price is an excellent choice. If you research with you agricultural people and requirements or problems shipping in seeds, then e-mail me and I will send you some free white seeds this summer when my pods open. Other members might know other inexpensive sites but you will need to e-mail the sites to find out about international rules and shipping rates. Many may not ship overseas. Here are some other sites to look at: http://www.exoticplumeria.com/ or another is http://www.alohatropicals.com/Plumeria.html Just be aware that these plants are very addicting. If you pick up plants, go through the postings on this forum and pay attention to comments by Mikeod, Brittany and Wildcat. They have given a textbook of good suggestions and the do's and don'ts for the newcomer that is free if you just scroll and read. I do not know if Sicily gets frosts or freezing (below 0 C). If no, plumerias will do great. If yes, then you will need to ask what to do. Wildcat grows plumerias near Chicago, but it requires special dealings. Good luck- perhaps some day you will be the plumeria king of Sicily.

wow! thanks very very much! I'd like to have just 3 or 4 cuttings just to start this "addiction" :), and to try if it grows well here in Sicily. I don't think there will be problems: yes, in winter it gets cold, but I can bring the plant at home as well as in my garage....don't you think?
I accept your offer about seeds....yes! this is my mail pollon_007@hotmail.com. If you want I can send you a lot of fresh seeds taken from my garden, like white trumphet of angels....just ask me!
I've also found a seller who sells 3 or 5 seeds for 6 euros...I think I will contact him. I haven't well undestood about the textbook....tell more about it =)!
I've visited the sites you told me....the first and the last one have good prices...I'll think about and I'll tell you my choice.
Is there a market here? to exchange or buy cuttings?
if you use msn messenger, and if you want=), you can add me to you contacts! manymany kisses and thanks
pollon

Hi Pollon,
Maui plumeria has a forum with a lady named Dutchlady. She was living in England and just moved to Florida. She might know of a contact for you in Sicily.
Good luck finding this plant!

hi wanda! thanks, you're very kind....you're all kind in this forum! =D=D=D
can you give me a link about Dutchlady's forum? thanks

Could you send me an e_mail?
stuartwanda2@aol.com

Sorry about the textbook reference. What I meant is that if you scroll through this website and look at different postings and look for the advise given by Mike, Brittany, and wildcat, you will get more good information than you could find in a textbook. Mike and I are in a zone 10 area, Brittany is in a desert area where you deal with very hot summers and cold winters, while wildcat is almost at the north pole (LOL) in Michigan where most people think you can't grow plumerias. Between these and others on this forum, you have people who have raised and unfortunately killed many plants to get our information.
Also, to send seeds, I need you to check with your agricultural people in your government to find out restrictions. I once sent a bag of seeds to Tahiti only to have the government give my friends a really hard time. Usually seeds are not a problem but governments are not amused if you do not follow their rules. Since plants and especially soil can carry pests that can invade a new territory, the rules on these are very strict, especially if fruits and vegetables are grown commercially in your area. Do some checking. Also, when ordering cuttings, make sure you figure the shipping because from my experience, shipping in the U.S is very cheap, but internationally can be much more. Hope this helps

Thank you for the kind words tdog... we are more than willing to help with any questions that you may have... feel free to ask what you'd like... :)
Brittany

ok thanks...I use to exchange or buy seeds here in Italy...but I will look for infos, and I'll tell you better.
Unfortunately no one has answered me in the other forums...:(

Ciao pollon2020, if you are still interested in plumeria cuttings please email me. I am from Germany and i have bought very healthy plumies from a nice lady from Belgium (ebay seller).
Konnie

you might check www.floridacolorsnursery.com
they have EXCELLENT prices and ship...don't know if they ship outside the us... they go on excursions every year looking for new varieties...thailand and australia...
cliff