Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

Date: 16 Jan 2026

What is blooming in January: Purple Orchid Tree

Purple Orchid tree - Bauhinia purpurea

Purple Orchid tree - Bauhinia purpurea

🌺 What is blooming in January: Purple Orchid Tree



📸 Purple Orchid tree - Bauhinia purpurea

🛒 Discover Bauhinias - Orchid trees

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Plant Facts

Bauhinia purpurea, Phanera purpurea
Orchid Tree, Butterfly Tree
USDA Zone: 9-11
Large tree taller than 20 ftFull sunDry conditionsRed, crimson, vinous flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant
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