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Rondeletia odorata

Scientific Name: Rondeletia odorata Jacq.
Synonym: Rondeletia speciosa
Family: Rubiaceae

Rondeletia odorata at the Huntington Gardens in early July

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 21-24
USDA: 11-12

Frost Tolerance: Keep above 50° F (10° C)

Sun Exposure: Sun to part shade

Origin: Cuba, Panama

Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub, 6 to 10 feet tall (1.8-3 m); opposite sessile, ovate to oblong leaves with wavy margins, 2 inches long (5 cm)

Watering Needs: Moist soil, slightly acid

Propagation: Cuttings, seeds

Blooming Habits:
Fragrant reddish orange tubular flowers with yellow throats in summer to fall.

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