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Tecomanthe hillii


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Tecomanthe hillii

Fraser Island Creeper
Tecomanthe hillii



Code: 69156

Price: $15.95


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Family: Bignoniaceae

A rare climber with glossy pinnate leaves and spectacular clusters of trumpet-shaped waxy pink flowers with pale pinkish-cream throats. Blooms from late winter through spring. An exotic and decorative plant that thrives in light or deep shade, growing more compact in a sunny position. A good climber for small spaces. An elegant courtyard plant, on a wall, pergola, or in a container. Requires only occasional trimming. Only feed lightly with a very low phosphorus fertilizer. Keep moist but do not over water. Tolerates mild frosts. Native of Queensland, Australia.

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Keyed Cultural Guide: The following symbols are listed with many product descriptions. If so, they indicate special characteristics or growing requirements. Also, see "Cultural Information".
(B) Hanging
basket
(D) Dwarf
under 12"
(F) Flourescent lights for
indoor light culture
(H) Humid
conditions
(M) Miniature
under 6"
(T) Terrarium
plant
(W) Winter
flowering


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