Dombeya burgessiae (Pink Wild Pear) - Image 5

Botanical name: Dombeya burgessiae

Common names: Pink Wild Pear, Pink Dombeya, Tropical Hydrangea

Family: Malvaceae

Subfamily: Dombeyoideae

Origin: South Africa, Zimbabwe

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time


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Dombeya burgessiae, Fragrant White Tropical Hydrangea

This new variety has flowers with fresh pleasant fragrance.
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.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
4-6" pot