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52156
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Medinilla cumingii
(Syn.: Medinilla cummingii, Medinilla teysmannii), Chandelier Tree
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$19.95
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Large pendant clusters of bright pink flowers followed by showy clusters of blue berries. Similar to Medinilla magnifica but without the pink bracts. Blooms spring through fall. Handsome leathery leaves on this shrubby epiphytic plant. Philippines. Hardy to 35F. Often misspelled as Medinilla cummingii. Melastomataceae
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52155
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Medinilla magnifica
Showy Medinilla
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$23.95
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One of the showiest tropical shrubs in the world, with spectacular 18 inch hanging clusters of bright pink flowers and showy pink bracts. Large glossy dark green leaves, compact growth. This is not a houseplant, as it requires warm and humid tropical conditions with temperatures never dropping below 50F. We will only ship during warmer months. Native to Philippine Islands. Melastomataceae
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52157
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Medinilla scortechinii
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$19.95
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Bright orange flowers with orange stems in panicles. Leathery dark green oval leaves on this low growing shrub. Minimum temperature of 40F. Melastomataceae
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52158
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Medinilla sedifolia
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$18.95
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A beautiful but little known species for terrarium or small hanging basket, this elegant rare plant is slow growing and spectacular in bloom. In winter and spring 1 inch waxy flowers of bright magenta pink nearly cover the dark green foliage of closely set ¼th inch waxy leaves. Likes warmth, humidity. (F,D,T,B) Melastomataceae
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66257
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Tibouchina clavata
(Syn.: Tibouchina elegans), Glory Bush, Lasiandra, Bears Ear
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$10.95
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A 3 to 7 foot showy shrub with silvery green, pubescent leaves. It blooms spring, summer, and fall with clusters of purple flowers about 1½ inches across. Stamens with distinctive long, eyelash-like appendages. Needs some pruning to shape. Plenty of light to bloom. Native to Brazil. Melastomataceae
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66323
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Tibouchina heteromalla
Large Leafed Glory Bush, Silver leafed Princess Flower
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$10.95
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This choice evergreen shrub grows upright 8-10 feet tall with spectacular 4 by 7 inch ovate green leaves with silvery undersides. 1½ inch purple flowers are borne in showy, upright clusters in summer through fall. This large leafed species blooms well in Northern California, preferring cool coastal climates. A beautiful foliage plant even when out of bloom. It makes a fine container specimen plant. Native to Brazil. Melastomataceae
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90188
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Tibouchina urvilleana 'Athens Blue'
(Syn.: Tibouchina urvilleana 'Compacta'), Athens Blue Princess Flower
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$11.95
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This is a refined more compact selection of the princess flower with a more tightly branching habit. Profusion of royal purple flowers from late spring through fall. This evergreen shrub with dark green velvety leaves and reddish venation can grow to 7 feet and wide unpruned. Plant in a protected location in full sun or part shade. Needs regular watering, rich organic soil, and feeding with acid-type fertilizer. Mulch to keep the roots cool. Attracts butterflies. USDA zones 9b - 11. Melastomataceae
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