Mikado 'Mikado'

Syngonanthuschrysanthus

Genus
Syngonanthus (sin-gon-ANTH-us)
Species
chrysanthus (kris-ANTH-us)
Synonym
Dupatya chrysanthus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

New Orleans, Louisiana

Dandridge, Tennessee

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Dandridge, TN (Zone 6a) | July 2009 | positive

This is a really cute plant. Everyone that sees it is intrigued by it. Native to Brasil, it likes bright but indirect light and needs h...Read More

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Minneapolis, MN | April 2008 | neutral

Mikado is bred by Corn. Bak Bromeliaceae B.V. and Anthura has obtained worldwide selling rights. There is a patent on it.
Good...Read More

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