Centradenia Species, Spanish Shawl, Trailing Princess Flower

Centradenia floribunda

Genus
Centradenia (sen-tra-DEE-nee-uh)
Species
floribunda (flor-ih-BUN-duh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Alameda, California

Albany, California

Glen Avon, California

Lodi, California

Long Beach, California

Martinez, California

Pedley, California

Richmond, California

Rubidoux, California

Sunnyslope, California

Delray Beach, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Safety Harbor, Florida

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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Naples, FL (Zone 9b) | January 2016 | negative

This beautiful plant turned out to be a nightmare in my zone 9/10 garden. A single 4" plant has invaded a nearby lot, and ten years of ro...Read More

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Lodi, CA (Zone 9b) | June 2008 | positive

I love this plant for filler in a combo pot. Great color. I propagate it by cuttings. Real nice grower.. survived winter here under th...Read More

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Tellico Plains, TN (Zone 7b) | October 2003 | neutral

Sub-shrubby trailing plant
1-3 in.pointy leaves that are bronzy-red underneath on red stems with lilac rose flower clusters.
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