Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Bauhinia blakeana
Full sun
Water deeply when soil is dry.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- Armstrong
7540 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Westchester CA 90045
- Lowe's
8600 Washington Boulevard Pico Rivera CA 90660
- Marina Del Rey Garden Center
13198 Mindanao Way Marina Del Rey CA 90292
- Mimosa Nursery
6270 Allston St. East Los Angeles CA 90022
| Botanical Pronunciation | bow-HIN-ee-a blayk-ee-AH-na |
|---|---|
| Lore | Does not produce unwanted seedlings, unlike the Purple Orchid Tree (B. purpurea). |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 20 ft. tall, 25 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Fall through Early Winter |
| Design Ideas | Top-notch as a specimen tree in a garden focal point. Make it the centerpiece of a shrub collection. Blooms in December to April just after its leaves drop for a short period, so it's a standout in any garden. |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Oval |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water deeply when soil is dry. |
| Companion Plants | Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Foxtail Fern (Asparagus); Lilyturf (Liriope); Sago Palm (Cycas) |
Requires moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Protect from harsh drying winds, extreme heat, and hard freezes. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established water regularly to maintain moist but not soggy soil. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 10
Good to grow!