Where tropical paradise dreams come to life
Words Rachel Ellis (WordRight)
Are you yearning for fragrant summer evenings, dappled shade, and the feeling of a tropical island oasis? Let Matakana Frangipani transport you to your happy place: a world of vibrant colours and intoxicating fragrances right at home in your backyard.
A tree that is easy to grow and maintain and that produces gorgeous flowers with an amazing bouquet; who can say no? Well, not Tom and Sandra.
The Matakana Frangipani team started growing frangipani plants from cuttings gifted by family and friends around 10 years ago. Friends loved the frangipanis as much as they did, so they grew more. Some of these plants now stand at around 1.8 metres in height. As well as growing in height, the number of trees also grew considerably, so now they have frangipani plants ready to sell.
What sets Matakana Frangipani apart from the large chain store nurseries is not just the affordable prices, but the exceptional quality of the plants. Each frangipani on offer is robust, resilient, and guaranteed to bloom in vibrant, fragrant glory.
The plants are nurtured in their tunnel house. Grown with meticulous care, these beauties have grown more quickly and are stronger and taller than outdoor plants of an equivalent age. They are approximately one and a half to twice the size and have a wider trunk, so they have a fantastic start, making them easily transplantable.
Matakana Frangipani’s plants also have at least three branches and many are splitting into more. Why is the number of branches important? Because more branches mean more flowers. Frangipani flowers grow in clusters like bouquets on branch tips from early summer through autumn.
These frangipani plants are propagated by rooting cuttings. As they have the exact DNA as the parent plant, they are guaranteed to produce the same flower, which is left to chance if grown from seed. Growing from a cutting also produces flowers at a considerably quicker pace than if grown from a seed.
Frangipani care is easy as long as you can meet its needs for warm sunshine. Plant in a north-facing area, and do not water too much - one drink a week over summer is enough - and you’ll enjoy this spectacular tropical plant in your home for many years. Frangipani plants thrive with minimal care.
The beautiful flowers, set against exotic, large green leaves will add a touch of tropical splendour. Group them with palms, sun-loving ferns, bananas, hibiscus, bromeliads, yucca, and other tropical beauties for outstanding combinations of shape, colour, and texture. Grown in tubs, frangipanis make colourful poolside specimens and are ideal for hot, sunny balconies or decks.
With over 30 years of experience in horticulture, Tom knows his stuff regarding plants. The trees they have for sale are all top quality and guaranteed to delight when in the right conditions. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or someone who enjoys the beauty of nature, their frangipani plants will be a delight.
Make an appointment to see the frangipani collection in person or view the range online.
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