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Compact Spicy Jatropha
Jatropha integerrima 'Compacta'
Pronunciation: JAT-roh-fuh in-teg-er-EE-muh
SKU #04666
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall, 3 to 5 ft. wide; slightly taller with age.
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| Description | Clusters of rich rose-red flowers appear at the branch tips of this easy-care, tropical evergreen shrub. An excellent compact hedge or border accent. New foliage emerges bronze and turns vivid green with age. Resilient to extreme summer heat. Makes a great patio tub specimen. Also suitable for indoor use. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Poolside, Suitable for Topiary |
| Design Ideas | Makes an exceptional privacy screen hedge whether sheared or left natural to bloom. Great for blocking unsightly views and buffering street noise. Use as a background for outdoor living spaces, art and fountains. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Mandevilla (Mandevilla); Plumbago (Plumbago); Lantana (Lantana);Canna (Canna) |
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in a wide range of soils, provided it is well-drained. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Protect from frost; may be overwintered indoors in colder zones. Feed before new growth begins in spring. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance. |
| History | The genus Jatropha falls into the Euphorbia family, and contains about 150 species all originating in warm, tropical or low desert climates around the world. There is incredible diversity within the genus. This species is native to a large range, including much of the West Indies. This short stature of cultivar is of unknown origin. |
| Lore | It is called peregrina in Latin America where its famed for blooming year around in the tropics. |
Details
| Description | Clusters of rich rose-red flowers appear at the branch tips of this easy-care, tropical evergreen shrub. An excellent compact hedge or border accent. New foliage emerges bronze and turns vivid green with age. Resilient to extreme summer heat. Makes a great patio tub specimen. Also suitable for indoor use. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Poolside, Suitable for Topiary |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Makes an exceptional privacy screen hedge whether sheared or left natural to bloom. Great for blocking unsightly views and buffering street noise. Use as a background for outdoor living spaces, art and fountains. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Mandevilla (Mandevilla); Plumbago (Plumbago); Lantana (Lantana);Canna (Canna) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in a wide range of soils, provided it is well-drained. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Protect from frost; may be overwintered indoors in colder zones. Feed before new growth begins in spring. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance. |
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History
| History | The genus Jatropha falls into the Euphorbia family, and contains about 150 species all originating in warm, tropical or low desert climates around the world. There is incredible diversity within the genus. This species is native to a large range, including much of the West Indies. This short stature of cultivar is of unknown origin. |
|---|---|
| Lore | It is called peregrina in Latin America where its famed for blooming year around in the tropics. |
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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.