Mussaenda [double red]
Also Known As
- Mussaenda x 'Double Red'
- Double Red Mussaenda
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 3'-5'
- W: 4'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Mussaenda [double red] plant details
Mussaenda [double red] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mussaenda [double red]
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: rubiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mussaenda [double red]
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Often called a 'Show Stopper," this vigorous cultivar flowers during the long days of the year with blooms that seem to go on forever. Although not a true double flower, the bracts are full in form like cultivars of M. philippica. It tolerates the shorter days of winter in the north better than any other variety we've tried. Under warm bright conditions, it continues to grow and bud where others will slip into a near deciduous dormancy. Prune after flowering to restructure its form and it will quickly respond and return to flowering.
Gardening facts about Mussaenda [double red] plant
How to Grow Mussaenda [double red]
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Mussaenda coccinea, Ashanti Blood Plant, Prophet's Tears, Red Flag Bush, Red Velvet Mussaenda, Tropical Dogwood, Virgin Tree
Plant Type
Shrub, Vine
Zones
11-12
Size
Height: 20'-25'
Width: 5'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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