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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Rubiaceae (Madders) |
| Origin: Mexico (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Fall |
| Height: 6-8 feet |
| Width: 4-5 feet |
| Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 30-32° F |
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Deppea splendens 'Cristóbal' - Pacific Plant Promotions 2000 release of a plant that was originally collected in 1971 from the mountains of southern Mexico (Chiapas) and scientifically described in 1987. In the wild this plant is a large shrub to small tree but in cultivation it is an open multi-stemmed shrub to 8 feet tall. It has 6 inch long wiry peduncles from which dangle a corymb of 2 inch long yellow flowers with red calyces. Flowering in the late summer in the bay area and spring and fall further to the south. Best kept in a light shade in southern California, full sun to the north and along the coast.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.
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