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Thespesiagrandiflora

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Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Thespesia (thess-PEE-zee-uh)
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Species
grandiflora (gran-dih-FLOR-uh)
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Synonym
Maga grandiflora
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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