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Rondeletia splendens
Also Known As
- Panama Rose
Plant type
shrub, perennial
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 36"-48"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Rondeletia splendens plant details
Rondeletia splendens is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Rondeletia splendens
- Plant type: perennial shrub
- Plant family: rubiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 36 IN - 48 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, fragrant, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Rondeletia splendens
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Rondeletia splendens, a compact bushy plant with clusters of red blooms at tips. Emits a fragrant aroma in evening..used in perfumes.
Wide flaring, 1-1/2" rose colored tubular blooms with a yellow throat are born in masses along the arching stems. Rich dark glossy green foliage. A shrub-like to sprawling tropical perennial that is a good choice for containers, beds, or hanging baskets.
By: Almost Eden
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How to Grow Rondeletia splendens
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Rondeletia for your garden
aka Bouvardia discolor, Rondeletia leucophylla, Bush Pentas, Fragrant Pink Panama Rose, Pink Bush Penta
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 12'-20'
Width: 10'-12'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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