COMMON NAME Panama Rose Bush Penta |
BOTANICAL NAME Rondeletia leucophylla |
HEIGHT 5′ |
WIDTH 5′ |
EVERGREEN |
LIFESPAN 20 years |
WARM-SEASON PERENNIAL |
COLD TOLERANCE 33° F |
SOIL TYPE Well-drained, slightly acidic to acidic |
DROUGHT TOLERANCE Medium |
SALT TOLERANCE Low |
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS Full sun to part shade |
FERTILIZING Once in the Spring, Summer, and the Fall, apply a balanced general purpose fertilizer, such as 5-5-5. Avoid getting fertilizer on the leaves. Water before and after applying fertilizer. |
FLOWER Penta-like, tubular pink flower clusters. |
MONTH OF COLOR All warm months |
FRUIT Small capsule with multiple seeds. Inedible. |
COMMENTS Has the flowers of pentas, which possess a daytime scent that grows stronger in the evening. Loves the heat and sun, and is fast growing. Native to southern Mexico. Good accent, general garden, hanging basket, or container plant. Attracts pollinators and hummingbirds! |
PRICE 3 gallon $13 |