Bauhinia variegata
Orchid Tree
Bauhinia vareigata is a small deciduous tree with large leaves and bears clusters of large, sweetly-scented, magenta or pink, orchid-like flowers with a striking yellow flash. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) for short periods but is probably best grown in a frost-free conservatory. Height, to 12m.
Contributed by @Jason
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Orchid Tree
Latin name
Bauhinia variegata
type
Trees or Shrubs
family
Fabaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
8.00 M
12.00 M
Bauhinia variegata
Bauhinia vareigata is a small deciduous tree with large leaves and bears clusters of large, sweetly-scented, magenta or pink, orchid-like flowers with a striking yellow flash. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) for short periods but is probably best grown in a frost-free conservatory. Height, to 12m.
Propogation
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Propagation of Bauhinia species is from seeds or cuttings.
Flowering
From Late Winter TO Early Summer
The tree begins flowering in late winter and often continues to flower into early summer.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
They prefer acidic soils and do not tolerate salty conditions. Full sun exposure is preferred but they can be grown under partial sun.
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