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Slender Goldshower

Galphimia Gracilis

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Overview

Slender Goldshower (Galphimia gracilis) is a compact, tropical evergreen shrub, boasting slender stems adorned with abundant small, glossy leaves. Prolific yellow blooms, up to 1 inch in diameter, grace the plant from spring through fall. Ideal for enlivening borders or container gardens, it thrives in full sun to partial shade. Mature size reaches up to 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide, with a growth habit that is both upright and spreading.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–11Type ShrubClimate Subtropical

Slender Goldshower (Galphimia Gracilis) — Slender Goldshower (Galphimia gracilis) is a compact

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 3–10 Ft.
Mature width: 3–6 Ft.

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Malpighiaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Slender Goldshower (Galphimia Gracilis) — making it an excellent choice for borders; coupled with a moderate growth rate

Slender Goldshower (Galphimia Gracilis) — makes it an appealing choice for gardeners who desire a hassle-free plant with a long-lasting floral display

Slender Goldshower (Galphimia Gracilis) — is a captivating addition to any garden; its low maintenance nature

Slender Goldshower (Galphimia Gracilis) — shrub for full or half; adding an extra layer of life and color to the setting, image 60

Slender Goldshower (Galphimia Gracilis) — Mature size reaches up to 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide, with a growth habit that is both upright and, image 44

Slender Goldshower (Galphimia Gracilis) — Ideal for enlivening borders or container gardens, it thrives in full sun to partial shade; yellow flowers in the

Slender Goldshower (Galphimia Gracilis) — Prolific yellow blooms, up to 1 inch in diameter, grace the plant from spring through fall

Slender Goldshower (Galphimia Gracilis) — coupled with a moderate growth rate; making it an excellent choice for borders, image 53

Slender Goldshower (Galphimia Gracilis) — As a landscape architect assistant

Slender Goldshower (Galphimia Gracilis) — Prolific yellow blooms, up to 1 inch in diameter, grace the plant from spring through fall; with peak, image 42

Slender Goldshower (Galphimia Gracilis) — Mature size reaches up to 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide, with a growth habit that is both upright and, image 64

Slender Goldshower (Galphimia Gracilis) — with peak flowering occurring from spring through summer; makes it an appealing choice for gardeners who desire a

Slender Goldshower (Galphimia Gracilis) — yellow flowers in the garden

Slender Goldshower (Galphimia Gracilis) — Slender Goldshower (Galphimia gracilis) is a compact; mature size reaches up to 4 feet tall and 3 feet, image 41

Slender Goldshower (Galphimia Gracilis) — adding an extra layer of life and color to the setting; they are moderately drought-tolerant once established

Slender Goldshower (Galphimia Gracilis) — <br><br>For optimal growth; prolific yellow blooms, up to 1 inch in diameter, grace the plant from spring through fall

Slender Goldshower (Galphimia Gracilis) — arching branches adorned with glossy green leaves offer a graceful; tropical shrub typically grows to a height of 2

Slender Goldshower (Galphimia Gracilis) — Its low maintenance nature; slender Goldshower (Galphimia gracilis) is a compact, image 52

Slender Goldshower (Galphimia Gracilis) — makes it an appealing choice for gardeners who desire a hassle-free plant with a long-lasting floral, image 54

Slender Goldshower (Galphimia Gracilis) — with peak flowering occurring from spring through summer

Slender Goldshower (Galphimia Gracilis) — making it an excellent choice for borders; coupled with a moderate growth rate, image 48

Slender Goldshower (Galphimia Gracilis) — with peak flowering occurring from spring through summer; makes it an appealing choice for gardeners who, image 51

Slender Goldshower (Galphimia Gracilis) — adding an extra layer of life and color to the setting

Slender Goldshower (Galphimia Gracilis) — Mature size reaches up to 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide, with a growth habit that is both upright and spreading; is a

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