Pavonia x gledhillii
Brazilian Candles
Very similar to Pavonia multiflora, this hybrid has unusual flowers that are purple-grey enclosed within a bright red calyx. Flowering period is late Summer. It is an evergreen shrub sporting dark green and glossy foliage. In the right conditions this plant can bloom all winter long.
Contributed by @pianomojoe
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Not Frost hardy
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Brazilian Candles
Latin name
Pavonia x gledhillii
type
Evergreen Shrub
family
Malvaceae
ph
6.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
Pavonia x gledhillii
Very similar to Pavonia multiflora, this hybrid has unusual flowers that are purple-grey enclosed within a bright red calyx. Flowering period is late Summer. It is an evergreen shrub sporting dark green and glossy foliage. In the right conditions this plant can bloom all winter long.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
If growing in cooler temperate climates, this is best grown in a conservatory or under glass grow in loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light with high humidity. Water freely when in growth and keep just moist in winter. If planting outfoors in warm climates above 15C, plant in moist but well drained soil, acid to alkaline in full sun or partial shade.