Mussaenda philippica 'Queen Sirikit' (Mussaenda, Tropical Dogwood, Buddha's Lamp, Donya, Doña)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Genus | Mussaenda |
| Species | philippica |
| Cultivar | 'Queen Sirikit' |
| Synonyms | Mussaenda x philippica 'Queen Sirikit' |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Named after Queen Sirikit of Thailand after her visit to the Philippines in the 1970's. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | Up to 3 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Hedge, screen, mass plantings, or as a specimen plant. |
| Propagation | By air layering and cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. |
| Notable Specimens | Suan Packkad Palace, Bangkok, Thailand. |
Photographs
Mussaenda philippica 'Queen Sirikrit', flower.