Chonemorpha penangensis (Frangipani Vine)

Chonemorpha penangensis cream flower close up with water drops on rounded petal edges
Chonemorpha penangensis flower with cream petals and a yellow center covered in dew

Botanical name: Chonemorpha penangensis

Common name: Frangipani Vine

Family: Apocynaceae

USDA Zone: 9-10

Vine or creeper plantPlant form: Climbing or creeping vine
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
White, off-white flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: White and off-white; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

A large woody climber. Flowers are cream color with yellow center. Fragrance is even more intense than C. fragrans. Summer bloomer. Can be used as a fence cover or grown on a large trellis or pergola. A truly magnificent climber. Not only are the flowers beautiful, but the large, dark green foliage is exquisite. The flowers are very fragrant and can be smelled from a distance. This plant goes dormant in subtropical climate and usually loses leaves if temperature gets below 60F, but it is somewhat cold tolerant (30-40F) and can survive mild frost for a short period.

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