Overview
Medinilla magnifica 'Flamenco'PBR is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Medinilla, part of the Melastomataceae family, with evergreen foliage. Medinilla magnifica 'Flamenco'PBR grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1A. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Medinilla magnifica 'Flamenco' is a bushy evergreen shrub cultivar within the Medinilla genus, known for its simple, leathery foliage and drooping clusters of flowers often accompanied by prominent pink bracts. This cultivar thrives in conservatories, greenhouses, or as a houseplant, preferring full sun to partial shade with a sheltered aspect, ideally south- or west-facing. It grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soil with an acid to neutral pH. 'Flamenco' is hardy to UK zone H1A and is of interest during spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Medinilla
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1A
Plant details
Medinilla magnifica 'Flamenco'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants, Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Medinilla magnifica 'Flamenco'PBR
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings in spring, Semi-ripe cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Scale insects
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Medinilla magnifica 'Flamenco'PBR?
Medinilla magnifica 'Flamenco'PBR prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Medinilla magnifica 'Flamenco'PBR need?
Medinilla magnifica 'Flamenco'PBR grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Medinilla magnifica 'Flamenco'PBR hardy in the UK?
Medinilla magnifica 'Flamenco'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Medinilla magnifica 'Flamenco'PBR?
Seed, Softwood cuttings in spring, Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
