Trochetia

Trochetiablackburniana

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Trochetia (tro-SHAY-tee-a)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Veined
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Annuals
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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| March 2007 | neutral

This Trochetia is as same as T. boutoniana, the flowers are also bell shaped and red colour. Except that inside the flower has ...Read More

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