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    Arachnothryx leucophylla

    Also Known As

    • Bouvardia discolor
    • Rondeletia leucophylla
    • Bush Pentas
    • Fragrant Pink Panama Rose
    • Pink Bush Penta

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 12'-20'
    • W: 10'-12'

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Arachnothryx leucophylla plant details

    Arachnothryx leucophylla is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring, summer and winter pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arachnothryx leucophylla

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rubiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 12 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring, summer and winter
    Uses: fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arachnothryx leucophylla

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and seaside / salt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Penta-like clusters of tightly packed tubular purplish-pink tubular blooms are borne throughout late winter and spring and periodically throughout the year on the well-established plants. The Fragrant Pink Panama Rose releases its sweet fragrance at night so grow this one where it can be appreciated. A good choice for containers or in the ground where hardy. A naturally rounded and well-behaved shrub. Butterflies and Hummingbirds enjoy the sweet nectar of this beauty.The Pink Bush Penta is reported to be somewhat salt tolerant.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Arachnothryx leucophylla plant

    How to Grow Arachnothryx leucophylla

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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