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Today's bloom is Ashanti Blood 'Rosea' (Mussaenda erythrophylla)

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Bloom of the Day for November 26th, 2012:

Ashanti Blood 'Rosea'
(Mussaenda erythrophylla)

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Information:
Type of plant: Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Bloom color: Red

Bloom time of year: Mid Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall

Sun requirements: Light Shade

Cold hardiness: Zone 11

Height: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

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Kell wrote:
Thanks Greta! I had no clue what this was when I first saw it. Looks like a poinsettia. I was fascinated by it.

petralittledog wrote:
You're more than welcome. There are so many plants I have never heard of, this being one of them.

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