Overview
Tabebuia rosea is a upright tree in the genus Tabebuia, part of the Bignoniaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tabebuia rosea grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include specimen tree and ornamental. It is native to Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panamá and Venezuela.
About
Tabebuia rosea is a deciduous, upright tree that produces a conspicuous flush of pink trumpet-shaped flowers. Native to Central and northern South America, it is grown as a specimen or ornamental tree. In the UK it flowers from May to July and sheds its leaves outside the growing season. It prefers full sun and a south-facing, sheltered position in neutral loam with good drainage.
About the genus
Tabebuia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bignoniaceae. Tabebuia consists almost entirely of trees, but a few are often large shrubs.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tabebuia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1b
Plant details
Tabebuia rosea size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Tree
- Habit
- Upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Specimen tree, ornamental
- Native to
- Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panamá, Venezuela
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tabebuia rosea
- Propagation
- Seed, grafting
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to aphids
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to powdery mildew
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tabebuia rosea?
Tabebuia rosea prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tabebuia rosea need?
Tabebuia rosea grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tabebuia rosea hardy in the UK?
Tabebuia rosea has an RHS hardiness rating of H1b, meaning it needs subtropical warmth of 10–15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Tabebuia rosea?
Seed, grafting.
