Dombeya burgessiae (Pink Wild Pear)

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

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 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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