General Landscape Uses: Ornamental landscaping, butterfly gardens, container planting

Ecological Restoration Notes: Pollinator support, biodiversity enhancement, soil stabilization,

Description: Panama Rose is a colorful shrub that can be used as a small hedge. It displays clusters of bright pink flowers year round. These abundant flowers attract butterflies and are fragrant after sunset.

Dimensions: Height 6 ft.

Growth Rate: Moderate

Native Range: Central America

Native Habitats: Tropical and subtropical dry forests, moist lowland forests, forest edges and clearings

Soils: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Low to moderate

Salt Wind Tolerance: Low

Drought Tolerance: Moderate

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Flower Color: Pink

Flower Characteristics: Fragrant

Flowering Season: All year

Fruit: Small, dry capsule, brownish when mature

Wildlife and Ecology: Pollinator support, microhabitat creation,

Horticultural Notes: Grown from cuttings, seed

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