Boucle d'Oreille, Earring Tree

Trochetiaboutoniana

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Trochetia (tro-SHAY-tee-a)
Species
boutoniana (boo-ton-ee-AH-na)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Annuals
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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| January 2017 | neutral

Do you know if these are available to purchase as seedlings, or small plants in the UK?
We had our honeymoon in Mauritius, and wo...Read More

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| February 2007 | positive

Trochetias are endemic to Mauritius, about 5 species which are boutoniana, uniflora, triflora, blackburniana and parviflora (which is t...Read More

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