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Pink Shrub Dombeya

Dombeya Elegans

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Overview

The Pink Shrub Dombeya, Dombeya elegans, dazzles with clusters of soft pink blossoms resembling hydrangeas. This deciduous perennial reaches up to 8-10 feet in height and spreads 6-8 feet. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it flourishes in well-drained soil. Blooms peak in late winter to spring, offering nectar to pollinators. Pruning enhances shape and encourages prolific flowering. Ideal for focal points in zones 9-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–10Type ShrubClimate Subtropical, Temperate
Pink Shrub Dombeya (Dombeya Elegans) — The Pink Shrub Dombeya, Dombeya elegans, dazzles with clusters of soft pink blossoms resembling hydrangeas
Pink Shrub Dombeya (Dombeya Elegans) — This deciduous perennial reaches up to 8-10 feet in height and spreads 6-8 feetPink Shrub Dombeya (Dombeya Elegans) — Blooms peak in late winter to spring, offering nectar to pollinatorsPink Shrub Dombeya (Dombeya Elegans) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it flourishes in well-drained soilPink Shrub Dombeya (Dombeya Elegans) — Pruning enhances shape and encourages prolific flowering

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Mature height
8–12 Ft.
Mature width
6–12 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Climate
Subtropical, Temperate

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Pink Shrub Dombeya (Dombeya Elegans) — The Pink Shrub Dombeya, Dombeya elegans, dazzles with clusters of soft pink blossoms resembling hydrangeas
Pink Shrub Dombeya (Dombeya Elegans) — This deciduous perennial reaches up to 8-10 feet in height and spreads 6-8 feet
Pink Shrub Dombeya (Dombeya Elegans) — Blooms peak in late winter to spring, offering nectar to pollinators
Pink Shrub Dombeya (Dombeya Elegans) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it flourishes in well-drained soil
Pink Shrub Dombeya (Dombeya Elegans) — Pruning enhances shape and encourages prolific flowering
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