Centradenia grandiflora is a fast growing hardy ground cover with purple to pink flowers in spring. Suitable for part shade to full sun. Centradenia ‘Blushing Cascade’ is a cultivar sometimes used in hanging baskets.
One of the common names is the ‘Trailing Princess Flower’, and it does trail. This habit makes it a good candidate for hanging baskets, container growing as well as for growing along the top of retaining walls. And as for being a Princess, Centradenia grandiflora is a tough and hardy one, it looks delicate, however it really is a very easy care plant in the right conditions.
Attractive red stems, and the flowers create a lush tropical look. Fairly dense growing and can easily be pruned to help create a thicker denser growth if required.
Although Centradenia is heat tolerant it does require some moisture. Best planted in frost free areas.
Summary
- Height – Will reach to between .3 and 1m in height, usually low with a trailing habit.
- Spread – Will spread to around 1m.
- Growth rate – Medium to Fast
- Soil – A well drained humus rich soil with some moistue is best.
- Aspect – Full sun to a little shade in the afternoon.
- Foliage – A green to silvery grey which will have red tones in cooler climates.
- Flowers – Mid pink, although a red form is also available at times.
- Flowering period – From winter to spring.
- Frost tolerant – No
- Attractions – Useful plant for hanging baskets, or garden border.
Also look for the lower growing species Centradenia floribunda, which reaches around 20 cm in height.
Centradenia grandiflora Wholesale Nurseries
PLANTASY NURSERY
Lot 3 Wallaroo Drive Burringbar NSW 2483
Phone: 0266771167 Fax: 02 6677 1867