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Dombeya burgessiae , Pink Wild Pear, Pink Dombeya, Tropical Hydrangea

Dombeya burgessiae

Pink Wild Pear, Pink Dombeya, Tropical Hydrangea
Family: Malvaceae
Subfamily: Dombeyoideae
Origin: South Africa, Zimbabwe
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Tropical Hydrangea. Off-white to pinkish showy flowers in bunches during winter and spring. The large leaves are hairy, with shallow, maple-like lobes. Tolerant to both light frost and periods of drought.

Can be propagated with ease by simply collecting the dried flower heads, which contain the seed.

The new variety "Fragrant White" has flowers with fresh pleasant fragrance.


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