Bauhinia variegata (Orchid Tree)

3 (7)m, Orchid Tree is widely grown in subtropical climates for its utmost beautiful, large orchid-like flowers turning from lilac-pink to pale rose or almost white with age and highly ornamental, bluish-green, large lobed leaves. Bauhinia variegata is native in south-eastern Asia (from southern China to India) and can be grown in large pots or containers in any rich, well drained soil. Keep plants in full sun throughout the year and at a minimum of some 15°C with reduced watering in winter. Seeds from this species are sometimes sold in the trade under a different species (Bauhinia purpurea), which is of minor horticultural value. VI-VIII.
7 seeds per package.