FREYLINIA TROPICA scaled e1627583941315
FREYLINIA TROPICA scaled e1627583941315

Common names: blue honeybells (English). 
Botanical name: Freylinia tropica

The blue honey-bell, Freylinia tropica, is a beautiful shrub with loose, slender branches covered in abundant light mauve to bright blue bell-shaped flowers in spring. Growing to about 2 meters tall and 1 meter wide, it thrives in semi-shade with well-drained soil and ample moisture. Though cold hardy when mature, young plants need frost protection. Propagate from cuttings or seeds. Trim after flowering for neater habit. This versatile, decorative shrub works well for screening, containers, and most garden designs. Its profuse colorful flowers will attract admiring looks.

Uses & Benefits: hedge, pot plant


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Family: Scrophulariaceae
Type: tree
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