Pavonia x gledhillii

Also Known As

Pavonia x gledhillii 'Multiflora'
Brazilian Candles
Plant of Many Flowers

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

10a-12

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Pavonia x gledhillii plant details

Pavonia x gledhillii is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple and red flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pavonia x gledhillii

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pavonia x gledhillii

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

True to its name, many flowers appear year-round on this unusual Brazilian species. The narrow red bracts, reaching skyward, reveal the rolled purple flowers and its protruding stamen. This shiny leafed mallow has an upright growth habit, is easy to grow and responds well to hard pruning.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Pavonia gedhillii 'Multiflora' is a bushy upright growth habit shrub from Brazil. Narrow dark green foliage gives a dramatic backdrop to the many stiff upright long lasting carmine red bracts. A very unusual plant, like bright indirect light and requires very little care. A great choice for the home or conservatory. Plant of Many Flowers is almost always in bloom. Showy, long lasting carmine red bracts, narrow dark green foliage, from Brazil.