Portlandia grandiflora
Also Known As
- Bell Flower
- Bellflower
- Glorious Flower of Cuba
- Tree Lily
- White Horse Flower
Plant type
tree, shrub
size
- H: 6'-8'
- W: 4'-5'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Portlandia grandiflora plant details
Portlandia grandiflora is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Portlandia grandiflora
- Plant type: shrub or tree
- Plant family: rubiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Portlandia grandiflora
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
TREE LILY OR BELL FLOWER - A relative to Gardenia, this beauty has large fragrant 5-6" lily like white flowers from spring to fall. The creamy chocolate fragrance intensifies during the evening. Attractive leathery glossy foliage on slow growing small tree. Likes filtered light to morning sun. Minimum temp 55 degrees, below that the foliage suffers. Soil needs to be slightly alkaline. Also known as "Glorious Flower of Cuba".
Gardening facts about Portlandia grandiflora plant
How to Grow Portlandia grandiflora
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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