Bravaisia berlandieriana (Strawberry Ice Bravaisia )
Bravaisia berlandieriana (Strawberry Ice Bravaisia) pale pink flower nestled among dense, dark green leaves.
Botanical name: Bravaisia berlandieriana
Common name: Strawberry Ice Bravaisia
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: Cuba, Mexico, Central America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Flower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingIf you need a compact, pretty flowering plant for shade garden - this is a perfect one! It has pretty bell-shaped flowers, white with a pinking-purple lip, contrasting with dark foliage. Anyone would be happy to grow it right outside the door! It can be maintained as a low growing border plant or grow into a bush. Low water needs once established. Shade to filtered light preferable but can take full sun as well providing enough watering. Bravaisia berlandieriana is also used medicinally.
Bravaisia berlandieriana (Strawberry Ice Bravaisia) with white and purple flower on a lush green plant
Bravaisia berlandieriana (Strawberry Ice Bravaisia) flower with pink center markings and oval green leaves around.
Bravaisia berlandieriana (Strawberry Ice Bravaisia) white flower emerging amidst small rounded deep green leaves
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