Rovaeanthus strigosus (Panama Rose)

Rovaeanthus strigosus (Panama Rose) deep pink flower close up with green narrow leaves
Rovaeanthus strigosus (Panama Rose) with five petaled pink flowers and small narrow green leaves.

Botanical names: Rovaeanthus strigosus, Rondeletia strigosa

Common name: Panama Rose

Family: Rubiaceae

Origin: Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyRed, crimson, vinous flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Tender upright evergreen subshrub that in cultivation is typically 3 to 4 feet tall by 2 to 3 feet wide but in the wild can be more than twice as large. It has dark green glossy leaves and primarily in summer appear the faintly fragrant flowers that have a long deep rose colored tube with flaring petals and a yellow throat.

Similar plants: Rovaeanthus strigosus (Panama Rose)


Rovaeanthus strigosus (Panama Rose) deep pink flower close up with yellow center and green leaves


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