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Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Bauhinia blakeana
Pronunciation: bow-HIN-ee-a blayk-ee-AH-na
SKU #01150
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water deeply when soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 20 ft. tall, 25 ft. wide.
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| Description | Considered the most beautiful tree available, with exceptionally long-blooming, flamboyant, deep rose-red, orchid-shaped flowers that have a touch of white. The sterile flowers produce no seedpods. Develops as a tree with a rounded crown in warmer winter regions, more shrub-like in cooler winter regions. Provides stunning winter interest. Semi-evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Late fall through early winter |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Oval |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border |
| 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 Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Foxtail Fern (Asparagus); Lilyturf (Liriope); Sago Palm (Cycas) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
| Lore | Does not produce unwanted seedlings, unlike the Purple Orchid Tree (B. purpurea). |
Details
| Description | Considered the most beautiful tree available, with exceptionally long-blooming, flamboyant, deep rose-red, orchid-shaped flowers that have a touch of white. The sterile flowers produce no seedpods. Develops as a tree with a rounded crown in warmer winter regions, more shrub-like in cooler winter regions. Provides stunning winter interest. Semi-evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Late fall through early winter |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Oval |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border |
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| 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 Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Foxtail Fern (Asparagus); Lilyturf (Liriope); Sago Palm (Cycas) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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History
| Lore | Does not produce unwanted seedlings, unlike the Purple Orchid Tree (B. purpurea). |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hong Kong Orchid Tree produce flowers?
Late fall through early winter
Is Hong Kong Orchid Tree evergreen or deciduous?
Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Semi-Evergreen.
What are the special features of Hong Kong Orchid Tree?
Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators.
Is Hong Kong Orchid Tree resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure
How fast does Hong Kong Orchid Tree grow?
Hong Kong Orchid Tree has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Hong Kong Orchid Tree?
Hong Kong Orchid Tree grows in an Oval habit.
Where can I use Hong Kong Orchid Tree in my landscape?
Hong Kong Orchid Tree is suitable for: Border.
How can I use Hong Kong Orchid Tree in my garden design?
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.
What color are Hong Kong Orchid Tree flowers?
Hong Kong Orchid Tree produces Red flowers.
What color is the foliage of Hong Kong Orchid Tree?
Hong Kong Orchid Tree has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Hong Kong Orchid Tree?
Good companion plants for Hong Kong Orchid Tree include: Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Foxtail Fern (Asparagus); Lilyturf (Liriope); Sago Palm (Cycas).
How do I care for Hong Kong Orchid Tree?
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.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.