Plant search results - Posoqueria

Gardenia nitida, Gardenia posoqueria

Rare gardenia with star-like tubular flowers. It is a slow growing, round shrub and has large leaves of unusual diamond shape and delicate to touch unlike most of gardenias with waxy leaves. The plant blooms sporadically several times a year - year round. Fragrance is very strong and sweet. One day the whole plant is covered with blooms that stay a few days and then drop all together. A must for rare plant collection. Read more about gardenias.

Posoqueria latifolia, Gardenia suaveolens, Oxyanthus isthmia, Posoqueria decora, Posoqueria insignis, Posoqueria lucida

Posoqueria latifolia is often grown as an ornamental, being valued especially for its remarkable and very fragrant blooms which can be carried in great profusion. Established plants are fairly drought tolerant.

Posoqueria longiflora, Posoqueria trinitatis

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Small tree with large glossy dark green leaves and long cascading flowers that are extremely fragrant. This is a tropical rainforest tree, it enjoys humid air and can stand both full sun or filtered light. Blooms most of the year, filling air around with sweet gardenia-like fragrance. Acid soil is preferrable.

Posoqueria maxima

The fragrant white to off-white flowers of Posoqueria maxima (Giant Needleflower) appear in late spring and are lovely against its dark green foliage. It is a small tree to 10-20 ft in height and spread. It is best grown in full sun to semi-shade with moderate water, but is drought tolerant once established. Growing in well-drained soil and in USDA Zone 9-11, Giant Needleflower is a distinctive evergreen addition to a garden. It's an adaptable plant that does best with regular irrigation and regular feeding during the growing season.

For those living in colder climates, Posoqueria maxima can be grown in a container and brought inside during cold months. When growing in a pot, it requires extra care to ensure it's kept well-watered and has adequate drainage. To help protect it from winter winds, a light layer of mulch around the base of the plant is recommended.

Posoqueria maxima does not require any special pruning, though it can be trimmed in the late fall or winter to achieve a desired shape. This South American native will bring beautiful, exotic blooms and foliage to gardens year-round and with some care, will provide years of enjoyment.