Centradenia floribunda

Also Known As

Spanish Shawl
Trailing Princess Flower

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

9a-11

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Centradenia floribunda plant details

Centradenia floribunda is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with bronze and chocolate foliage. In fall and winter magenta and pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Centradenia floribunda

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: melastomataceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and chocolate
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in fall and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Centradenia floribunda

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Centradenia floribunda (Spanish Shawl) is a beautiful, easy to grow plant that a good friend gave to us. The plant has dark bronze to chocolate colored foliage and large bright pink flowers. It can be grown as a ground cover, hanging pot or as a trailing plant.This plant is worth growing. Foliage: Bronze to dark chocolate colored foliage Flowers: Bright pink flowers Height: Trailing climber hanging

By: Brian's Botanicals

I’m extremely impressed with the full coverage & awesome appearance of this almost unknown groundcover. Certainly not in that rather large category of wimpy & unsatisfactory groundcovers, it spreads quickly to almost 6’ across & as much as 18” tall. Praiseworthy bright coppery-bronze shiny foliage make it a true stand-out in the garden, adding tons of long-range foliar interest & contrast. And wow, what a backdrop the leaves & ruby stems create for the showy bright magenta-pink flowers! Trailing stems root along the ground & are simple to control. Cascades beautifully out of beds, containers & hanging baskets!