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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Malvaceae (w/Bombacaceae & Sterculeacea) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Pink |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Fall |
| Synonyms: [Dombeya burgessiae] |
| Height: 8-12 feet |
| Width: 6-12 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Dombeya elegans (Pink Shrub Dombeya) - A evergreen large shrub 6 to 12 feet tall that blooms over a long period from spring to fall with bright pink clusters of flowers. Plant in full sun to part shade and irrigate occasionally. Hardy to 20-25° F. We received this plant as Dombeya elegans which some believe may hail from the Island of Reunion in the Mascarene Islands but others consider it a synonym of the South African (Swaziland, Zululand, Natal) plant, Dombeya burgessiae Gerrard ex Harv. A plant of Dombeya elegans at Madame Ganna Walska Lotusland is planted along a north facing wall and bloomes well while only getting mostly indirect sun in winter.
Information displayed on this page about Dombeya elegans is based on the research conducted about it in our library and from reliable online resources. We also note those observations we have made of this plant as it grows in the nursery's garden and in other gardens, as well how crops have performed in our nursery field. We will incorporate comments we receive from others, and welcome to hear from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if they share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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