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| Family | Rubiaceae. |
| Genus & Species | Rondeletia splendens |
| Common Names | Panama rose. Rondeletia. |
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| Size/Shape | A compact bushy plant. Grows to 10-16" in container. 18 to 24 in. A low spreading plant. A 6" pot. |
| Leaves | Small leaves. |
| Flowers | Flowering red with terminal clusters. Pink. This plant is loved for the intense color of the rose pink flowers which cover this plant. |
| Blooming Season | Everblooming. All year. |
| Fragrance | Emits a heady aroma in the late evening. A fragrant aroma in evening. Used in perfumes. Very fragrant at night. |
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| Propagation | Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Water | Average water. |
| Pruning | Pinch often, and it will reward you with a continuous display of flowers. |
| Light | Full sun. Sun to part shade. |
| Climate | Zone 10 and higher. Minimum temperature 50°. This plant loves heat. |
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| Source to Buy | Logees plant. |
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