Trochetia

Trochetiauniflora

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Trochetia (tro-SHAY-tee-a)
Species
uniflora (yoo-nee-FLOR-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Succulent
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pink
Red
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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| June 2015 | positive

Now it's sometimes available in specialised nurseries. Seeds do germinate easily but does not handle well in non sterile soil. Can be air...Read More

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