Bauhinia corymbosa
ORCHID VINE, BUTTERFLY VINE
Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tendril climber

Hardiness zones: 8-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
4m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white or pink

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer
 
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Bauhinia corymbosa
ORCHID VINE, BUTTERFLY VINE
Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tendril climber

Hardiness zones: 8-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
4m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white or pink

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: informal screen, trellis, spillover

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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