About
This lax evergreen shrub with long, lance-shaped leaves and solitary reddish-purple flowers to 6cm across, with eye-catching red calyx and epicalyx segments, in late summer.
About the genus
Pavonia can be evergreen shrubs or perennials with linear to ovate leaves and bell-shaped flowers, each with a bell-shaped calyx and prominent epicalyx segments, solitary or in terminal panicles in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light with high humidity. Water freely when in growth and keep just moist in winter. May need restrictive pruning
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 19 to 24°C in spring or root semi-hardwood cuttings in summer with bottom heat
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free