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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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Link to this plant:
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Dombeya burgessiae - Fragrant White

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
This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
 

Dombeya burgessiae - seeds

Pink Wild Pear, Tropical Hydrangea. Pink showy flowers...  more
Ordering seeds info

RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade
SUNSHINE-Epi - Seeds and cuttings booster
SUNSHINE Bombino - Young Plant Booster
Per pack: 6 seeds