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Gmelina philippensis Gmelina philippensis
Code: 51775
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Parrot's Beak. Tropical shrub with hop-like pendulous racemes of yellow flowers. Makes a beautiful espalier, patio tree or topiary in full sun. India, Philippines. Lamiaceae

 
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Graptophyllum pictum

The Caricature Plant is cultivated in tropical areas worldwide for use as hedges, screening, or specimen plantings. Also, ideal as mixed container plants for a tropical effect and a colorful addition to a conservatory or greenhouse. Various color forms are available, which are similar in appearance to Crotons and Pseuderanthemums. Left untrimmed they may grow up to 20 feet in height in tropical areas, such as Hawaii. They thrive in partial shade to full sun, in heat and humidity with ample moisture. In drier climates part shade is recommended. Not a seaside plant, as it is not salt tolerant. As a tender tropical they cannot stand cold. Minimum temperature of 40F. USDA zones 10-11. Native to New Guinea.

Graptophyllum and Pseuderanthemum Collection Graptophyllum and Pseuderanthemum Collection
Code: GPS3
Price: $21.95
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3 different, our choice, from a selection of colorful leafed tropical subshrubs such as: Eranthemum nigrum, Pseuderanthemum alatum, Pseuderanthemum atropurpureum var. carruthersii varieties, Graptophyllum pictum 'Tricolor', Graptophyllum pictum 'Chocolate', etc. Acanthaceae

 
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Graptophyllum pictum Alba Variegata Graptophyllum pictum 'Alba Variegata'
Code: 80065
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Variegated Caricature Plant. Colorful green and white leaves. Evergreen tropical shrub to 6 feet, but can be kept to 3 feet as a greenhouse plant. Flowers are tubular, reddish-purple. Best with bright light and moist soil. Use in tropical landscape beds or in mixed containers. Heat and humidity tolerant. Minimum winter temperature of 40F. Acanthaceae

 
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Graptophyllum pictum Aurea Marginata Graptophyllum pictum 'Aurea Marginata'
Code: 80064
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Golden Caricature Plant. Colorful golden leaves with green center area and wavy edges. Evergreen tropical shrub to 4 feet, but can be kept to 2 feet as a greenhouse plant. Flowers are tubular, reddish-purple. Best with bright light and moist soil. Use in tropical landscape beds or in mixed containers. Heat and humidity tolerant. Minimum winter temperature of 40F. Acanthaceae

 
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Graptophyllum pictum Bronze Graptophyllum pictum 'Bronze'
Code: 80063
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Bronze Caricature Plant. These plants are cultivated chiefly for their colorful, glossy foliage. This one is with solid dark bronze, almost chocolate colored leaves. Evergreen tropical shrub to 6 feet, but can be kept to 3 feet as a greenhouse plant. Flowers are tubular, reddish-purple. Best with bright light and moist soil. Use in tropical landscape beds or in mixed containers. Heat and humidity tolerant. Minimum winter temperature of 40F. Acanthaceae

 
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Graptophyllum pictum Chocolate Graptophyllum pictum 'Chocolate'
Code: 80066
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Chocolate Caricature Plant. Striking color combination of chocolate colored leaves with yellowish-pink center splotch, and pinkish-red stems. Evergreen tropical shrub to 6 feet, but can be kept to 3 feet as a greenhouse plant. Flowers are tubular, reddish-purple. Best with bright light and moist soil. Use in tropical landscape beds or in mixed containers. Heat and humidity tolerant. Minimum winter temperature of 40F. Acanthaceae

 
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Graptophyllum pictum Eldorado Graptophyllum pictum 'Eldorado'
Code: 80067
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Eldorado Caricature Plant. Dark green leaves with a large irregular, yellow margin that is bright golden yellow in high light or yellow green in low light. Evergreen tropical shrub to 6 feet, but can be kept to 3 feet as a greenhouse plant. Flowers are tubular, reddish-purple. Best with bright light and moist soil. Use in tropical landscape beds or in mixed containers. Heat and humidity tolerant. Minimum winter temperature of 40F. Acanthaceae

 
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Graptophyllum pictum Tricolor Graptophyllum pictum 'Tricolor'
Code: 80068
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Tricolor or Waimea Caricature Plant. The glossy, oval-shaped foliage is green with center flushed with cream, pink, and orange. Evergreen tropical shrub to 6 feet, but can be kept to 3 feet as a greenhouse plant. Flowers are tubular, reddish-purple. Best with bright light and moist soil. Use in tropical landscape beds or in mixed containers. Heat and humidity tolerant. Minimum winter temperature of 40F. Acanthaceae

 
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Harpullia pendula Harpullia pendula
Code: 90214
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Australian Tulipwood. This attractive medium sized shade tree is a choice ornamental with a dense evergreen crown of glossy green leaves and smooth gray bark. Narrow sprays of small greenish-yellow flowers are followed by pendant bunches of shiny orange fruit, which split open to reveal 1 to 2 shiny black seeds. Although quite rare in America, it's widely used as a street and shade tree in its native Australia. Moderate growth to 60 feet, tolerant of poor drainage and heavy clay soil. Frost resistant. USDA zones 9 - 11. Sapindaceae

 
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Hemigraphis alternata Hemigraphis alternata
Code: 69151
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(Syn.: Hemigraphis colorata), Metallic Plant, Metal Leaf, Red Ivy. Scalloped leaves of metallic gray-green with purple-red underneath. Use as a tropical ground cover or as an attractive hanging basket. Grows best in part shade, moist soil. Minimum temperature 50F. Native to Malaysia. Acanthaceae

 
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Hemigraphis minima Hemigraphis minima
Code: 90338
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Dense spreading tropical groundcover with beautiful 1 inch dark green leaves colored maroon on the reverse. Spreading growth habit to 1 foot high. Flowers not notable. In the U.S., this plant is uncommon. However, it is widely used as an aquarium plant in Eastern Europe. Grows in shade with ample moisture. Makes a nice groundcover in a conservatory or greenhouse or planted in a hanging basket. Probably not frost tolerant. Our guess is USDA Zones 10 - 11. Native to SE Asia. Unfortunately, we are not able to verify its correct botanical name. Acanthaceae

 
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Heteropterys angustifolia Heteropterys angustifolia
Code: 80200
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(Syn.: Heteropteris misspelled), Mariposa, Red Wing. Twining erect evergreen shrub with showy yellow flowers, followed by ornamental red-winged seed pods. Narrow shiny lance-shaped leaves. This rare plant can be grown as a vine or even trained as a small patio tree. Plant in full sun to part shade. Can take a brief light frost. Probably not suited to the hot tropics. From Brazil and Argentina. Malpighiaceae

 
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Hibiscus arnottianus Hibiscus arnottianus
Code: 51656
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Native Hawaiian White Hibiscus. Large white fragrant flowers with prominent red stamens. Malvaceae

 
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Hibiscus Carnival Hibiscus 'Carnival'
Code: 51676
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Pink Cooperi. Showy pink variegated foliage spashed pink, white and rose with shades of green. Dwarf, with single red flowers. Tender to cold. Minimum temperature 40F. Malvaceae

 
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Hibiscus Cooperi Hibiscus 'Cooperi'
Code: 69083
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Showy variegated foliage splashed white and pink with shades of green. Dwarf, single red flowers. Malvaceae

 
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Hibiscus El Capitolio Sport Hibiscus 'El Capitolio Sport'
Code: 90213
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(Syn.: Hibiscus 'Salmon El Capitolio'). With soft apricot ruffled petals and a scarlet red center, it's even more colorful than its red parent, 'El Capitolio'. It has a most unusual formation with the end of the style massed with ruffled petals, resembling a flower within a flower or giving it a poodle effect. With flowers are up to 5 inches in size, it's a very prolific bloomer from early summer until fall. This tall upright vigorous grower is ideal for training into a patio tree. Give full sun, good air circulation, and regular feeding. Best when slightly dry between waterings. Protect from frost. USDA zones 9 - 11. Malvaceae

 
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Hibiscus General Corteges Hibiscus 'General Corteges'
Code: 51678
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Foliage fantastically variegated creamy gold and deep green. Very large red flowers. Malvaceae

 
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Hibiscus Hummels Fantasy Hibiscus 'Hummels Fantasy'
Code: 51677
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Similar to Hibiscus 'Cooperi' but foliage has more white variegation and is very compact. Ideal potted plant. Very tender to cold temperatures. Minimum temperature 40F. Malvaceae

 
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Hibiscus ovalifolius Hibiscus ovalifolius
Code: 80112
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(Syn.: Hibiscus calyphyllus), Rock's Hibiscus. Hibiscus species used for ground cover and bedding plant in Hawaii. Also can be trained as a hedge or container plant. Sprawling growth to 3 feet high. Sulfur colored flowers with maroon eye. Blooms summer, fall. Full sun, average well-drained soil. Frost tender plant native to tropical Africa. USDA zones 10 and 11. Malvaceae

 
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Hibiscus schizopetalus Hibiscus schizopetalus
Code: 69081
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Fringed Hibiscus. Very ornate fringed double flowers streaked with pink and red hang from arching branches like little chandeliers. Blooms best with heat and humidity. Often grown as a hanging basket plant or trained as a standard. A most unusual hibiscus. Tropical East Africa. Malvaceae

 
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Holmskioldia sanguinea Copper Flower Holmskioldia sanguinea 'Copper Flower'
Code: 51782
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Chinese Hat Plant. Coppery red bracts and tubular flowers on this variety give the appearance of tiny, wide-brimmed chinese style hats. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Easy to grow. Full sun to part shade. Evergreen scandent shrub to 10 feet. USDA zones 9 - 11. Minimum temperature 32F. From India and the Himalayas. Lamiaceae

 
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Holmskioldia sanguinea Red Flower Holmskioldia sanguinea 'Red Flower'
Code: 51780
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Chinese Hat Plant, Mandarin's Hat. Deep red bracts and tubular flowers give the unmistakable appearance of tiny, wide-brimmed chinese style hats, and have made this a popular everblooming shrub in the tropics. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. From India and the Himalayas. 32F. Lamiaceae

 
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Homalocladium platycladum Homalocladium platycladum
Code: 80055
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Ribbon Plant. Unusual evergreen plant from the Soloman Islands. Leafless, it has flat, ribbon-like jointed green stems with tiny whitish-green flowers in spring. Container plant or well-drained soil in part shade. Tolerates light frost. Polygonaceae

 
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