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Mussaenda, Ashanti Blood, Red Flag Bush, Tropical Dogwood 'Rosea'

Mussaenda erythrophylla

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Mussaenda erythrophylla by Kell

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Genus

Mussaenda (mew-say-EN-duh)

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Species

erythrophylla (er-ith-roh-FIL-uh)

Info

Synonym

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Succulent

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Category

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From semi-hardwood cuttings

By air layering

Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Regional

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

Pompano Beach, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Lahaina, Hawaii

Paia, Hawaii

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