Flower of the Day - Frangipani

Today's flower is a Frangipani - one of my all time favourites

Flower of the Day - Frangipani bud

Today's flower is a Frangipani bud. I love the perfume of these flowers.

Frangipani are part of the Plumeria genus of flowering shrubs and trees.

Flower of the Day - Frangipani

Gorgeous tropical Frangipani - this photo was taken in Summer on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.

Flower of the Day - Pink Frangipani

Gorgeous pink Frangipani - one of my all time favourite flowers!

Flower of the Day - Pink Frangipani

As the Autumn days get colder, these gorgeous pink Frangipani are a reminder of the warmth and colour of Summer days.

Fragrant Flower - Frangipani

These beautiful Frangipani were photographed in Queensland in January. I've always loved these flowers  - gorgeous perfume, beautiful form, silky petals and the perfect splash of colour.

Tropical Flower of the Day - Frangipani

Flower of the Day - Frangipani (Plumeria)

Tropical Treat - Frangipani and Melaleuca

Frangipani always make me think of the tropics. Pictured are yellow & pink frangipani and a cream Melaleuca (Paperbark tree) flower.

Tropical treat - Frangipani (Plumeria rubra acutifolia)

Frangipani are native to Mexico.  It is deciduous in Winter, in Summer it has long leaves and divine smelling trumpet shaped yellow and white flowers. There are also pink and white varieties, and shades of apricot or red.