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Bauhinia galpinii, Bauhinia punctata, Pride of De Kaap, Nasturtium Bauhinia

Bauhinia galpinii, Bauhinia punctata

Pride of De Kaap, Nasturtium Bauhinia
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Origin: Africa
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Medium to large shrub with brick red flowers for a long period during the summer months but will also flower sporadically throughout the rest of the year. Cold sensitive, requires regular watering until established. With just a little pruning and training it can easily be trained into an attractive small tree or large garden shrub. Easy to cultivate and requires little attention once established.

Learn more: Bauhinias: trees with Orchid Flowers and Butterfly Wings


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Bauhinia galpinii (punctata) - Pride of De Kaap

Pride of De Kaap, Nasturtium Bauhinia - compact shrub with large red orchid-like flowers.
Learn more: Bauhinias: trees with Orchid Flowers and Butterfly Wings

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