Dombeya burgessiae 'Seminole' (Seminole Tropical Rose Hydrangea)
Botanical Information
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Dombeya |
| Species | burgessiae |
| Cultivar | 'Seminole' |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Developed at the United States Department of Agriculture Subtropical Horticultural Research Station in Miami in 1973. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-1.1) to above 4.5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30 - 40 |
| Height | 1.8 - 2.4 m |
| Spread | 0.9 - 1.8 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A large shrub that produces clusters of pink flowers. |
| Shape | Compact rounded shape. |
| Landscape | As a screen, hedge, or specimen plant. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun to partial shade and will tolerate poor soil. The more sun encourages the maximum number of flowers. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Large heart shaped leaves. |
| Flower Description | Large clusters of pink to red flowers. |
Photographs
Dombeya burgessiae 'Seminole', form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Dombeya burgessiae 'Seminole', leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Dombeya burgessiae 'Seminole', flower, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.