west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | October 2006 | positive
Habranthus tubispathus var roseus is a dramatic and unusual variation of the species Habranthus tubispathus which has very distinctly dif...Read Moreferent colored buds--pink with rose stripes or striations on the outside and then opens to a pale pinkish-yellow color that fades to buff when fully opened. This species prefers to grow in winter/early spring here in Texas and quickly goes dormant with the onset of the serious heat and humidity of June for me. Likes ample moisture and partial shade during growth but tolerates drier conditions when dormant. A much shorter and smaller blooming variation of this species, opening nocturnally, which is good for growing in zones 7-9. Native to South America.
This one is seed stable and will bloom in 2years from seed--really easy from seed.
Habranthus tubispathus var roseus is a dramatic and unusual variation of the species Habranthus tubispathus which has very distinctly dif...Read More