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Barleria cristata - Philippine violet

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3194 Barleria cristata - Philippine violet

Small shrub 2-5 ft Shade Semi-shade Regular water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Blue/lavender/purple flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Philippine violet. Grows into a shapely shrub with minimal pruning. The purple trumpet-shaped flowers openin in terminal clusters. This is an easy-to-grow shrub, about 3ft height, which can be used for a garden hedge or tightly clipped into geometrical shapes. Takes both sun and shade, it requires some more sun to flower profusely and occasional pruning to promote bushy growth.
RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS:
Pink N Good Daily Plant Food - Flower Booster
Tropical Allure - Smart-Release Booster

Grown in 6"/1 gal pot

8 plants in stock

$32.00

Barleria cristata Alba - White Philippine Violet

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6238 Barleria cristata Alba - White Philippine Violet

Small shrub 2-5 ft Shade Semi-shade Regular water White/off-white flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Very decorative compact evergreen shrub with white flowers in Fall-Winter. Grows into a shapely shrub with minimal pruning. The trumpet-shaped 2" long flowers open in in terminal clusters in November and continue into mid-December. The great feature of this plant, it can take both full sun or shade.
This is an easy-to-grow shrub, about 3ft height, which can be used for a garden hedge or tightly clipped into geometrical shapes. It requires some sun to flower profusely and occasional pruning to promote bushy growth.
RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS:
Pink N Good Daily Plant Food - Flower Booster
Tropical Allure - Smart-Release Booster

Grown in 6"/1 gal pot

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Barleria cristata Lavender Lace - Striped

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1022 Barleria cristata Lavender Lace - Striped

Small shrub 2-5 ft Shade Semi-shade Regular water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Blue/lavender/purple flowers Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Rare variety: Striped Philippine violet, Crested philippine violet. Very showy fall/winter bloomer. Cold hardy.
RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS:
Pink N Good Daily Plant Food - Flower Booster
Tropical Allure - Smart-Release Booster

Grown in 6"/1 gal pot

7 plants in stock

$32.00

Barleria elegans - seeds

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4749 Barleria elegans - seeds

Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Moderate water White/off-white flowers

Very decorative herbaceous evergreen shrub, white flowers in autumn. Grows into a shapely shrub with minimal pruning. The trumpet-shaped 2" long flowers openin in terminal clusters in November and continue into mid-December.
Plant seeds 3/4" deep. Use well draining soil. Keep warm, bright light. Keep only lightly moist - not wet.
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RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade
SUNSHINE-S - Seeds and cuttings booster
Myco Mix - pro-mix with Mycorrhiza
Baby-Plant Food - Seedlings and Cuttings Booster

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Per pack: 6 seeds

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$5.00

Barleria lupulina - Hophead Philippine Violet

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3201 Barleria lupulina - Hophead Philippine Violet

Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Yellow/orange flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Hophead Philippine Violet. Medicinal plant from India with showy striped leaves, yellow flowers and thorns. Attracts butterflies. Red-brown branches, flowers bloom in clusters. Traditional and therapeutic use is anti-inflammatory for insect bites, herpes simplex use by its fresh leaves, and roots for anti-inflammatory centipede bites.
RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS:
Pink N Good Daily Plant Food - Flower Booster
Tropical Allure - Smart-Release Booster

Grown in 10"/3 gal pot, large plant

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Barleria obtusa - Bush Violet

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6225 Barleria obtusa - Bush Violet

Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Moderate water White/off-white flowers Blue/lavender/purple flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Bush Violet a showy ornamental from South Africa, an evergreen multi-stemmed shrublet with a sprawling habit. Clusters of 1 inch wide blue flowers appear at the branch tips in the fall and winter. The flower petals are borne on the top part of the branch. A closer look at the individual flower will reveal the style and only two stamens with violet colored pollen.
Plant in full sun or partial shade, water infrequently - once established is quite a drought tolerant in coastal gardens. Hardy to 20-25F. In deep shade plants often grow taller and clamber up if supported by other plants or structures. This great soft rounded low shrub for the garden that is attractive to bees, butterflies, and nectar feeding birds.
RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS:
Pink N Good Daily Plant Food - Flower Booster
Tropical Allure - Smart-Release Booster

Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

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Barleria obtusa - seeds

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3458 Barleria obtusa - seeds

Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Moderate water White/off-white flowers Blue/lavender/purple flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Bush Violet. This evergreen flowering shrub is covered in a mass of dainty violet flowers.
Ordering seeds info
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade
SUNSHINE-S - Seeds and cuttings booster
Myco Mix - pro-mix with Mycorrhiza
Baby-Plant Food - Seedlings and Cuttings Booster

Seed/Bulb info

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Per pack: 6 seeds

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$6.00

Barleria repens Pretty in Pink - Small Bush Violet, Pink Creeper

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6293 Barleria repens Pretty in Pink - Small Bush Violet, Pink Creeper

Large shrub 5-10 ft Groundcover and low-growing 2ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water Pink flowers Red/crimson/vinous flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Invasive Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Barleria repens Pretty in Pink. The flowers are true Pink and Pretty!
It usually forms a rounded to spreading bushy shrub, 2 ft high by 3 ft wide, but sometimes also climbs/leans into nearby trees and shrubs. Flowers are fairly large, and are deep pink, appearing from late spring to autumn. Pest-free and fairly frost-tolerant, it can take sun or light shade.
RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS:
Pink N Good Daily Plant Food - Flower Booster
Tropical Allure - Smart-Release Booster

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Grown in 6-10"/1-3 gal pot, large plant

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Barleria repens Purple Prince - Small Bush Violet

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6307 Barleria repens Purple Prince - Small Bush Violet

Purple Prince is a medium grower with glossy green leaves with deep purple tubular flowers. It's an excellent ground cover that can be pruned into a low hedge. Very suitable as a container plant, or on top of a low wall, where its foliage and flowers can spill down. Prune and fertilize at regular intervals and keep well watered. The plant does best in filtered sun or light shade. Hardy to 28F in a protected location. Height 1 to 2 feet. Native to South Africa.
RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS:
Pink N Good Daily Plant Food - Flower Booster
Tropical Allure - Smart-Release Booster

Grown in 6"/1 gal pot, large plant

2 plants in stock

$27.00

Barleria repens South Africa - Small Bush Violet, Pink Creeper

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4806 Barleria repens South Africa - Small Bush Violet, Pink Creeper

Barleria repens South Africa - Small Bush Violet, Pink Creeper. It usually forms a rounded to spreading bushy shrub, 2 ft high by 3 ft wide, but sometimes also climbs/leans into nearby trees and shrubs. Flowers are fairly large, and are a deep purple-mauve or pink-red, appearing from late spring to autumn. Pest-free and fairly frost-tolerant, it can take sun or light shade.
RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS:
Pink N Good Daily Plant Food - Flower Booster
Tropical Allure - Smart-Release Booster

Grown in 6"/1 gal pot

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