Bouvardia ternifolia in the New York Botanical Garden
Sunset®: 8-10, 12-28
USDA: 9-11
Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix
Heat Tolerance: Resistant in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Partial shade
Origin: Arizona, New Mexico and Mexico, down to Central America
Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub to 6 feet tall (1.8 m)
Watering Needs: Light water
Propagation: Cuttings of new shoots, or root cuttings in March
Fruiting Habits:
The unscented red flowers are 1 inch long (2 cm). Many cultivars have been developed with flower color ranging from pale pink to red.
Culture:
Pinch back as needed. Feed during the growth periods.
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