Extremely Rare - White " Tree Sunflower " - Rojasianthe Superba
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Superba! Rojasianthe superba is a dramatic shrub that's new to cultivation. It doesn't have a common name yet, so i named it the White Tree Sunflower. This bold sunflower relative comes from the cool mountains of Guatemala and southern Mexico, where it grows 18 feet tall! Its crisp white blooms with their dark centers appear each spring amongst oversized leaves. Fresh seeds are rarely seen for sale.This is the only species in the genus Rojasianthe (pronoun...ced "row-ha-see-anth-ee"). It's an evergreen shrub that forms tall, arching shoots. The foliage looks like giant Abutilon leaves, growing to about 8 inches long. The flowers are about 3 inches across, and appear from around February through May here in San Francisco. They are lightly fragrant. The plant is striking when in bloom, and it has an exotic, tropical look when not in bloom.Rojasianthe comes from a mild climate, where temperatures are usually below 80 degrees F, and nights are cool and frost-free. It's untested in warm climates, but it might not thrive if temperatures regularly get above 85 degrees (29° C), especially if nights are warm. It probably can survive a few degrees of frost, but i recommend protecting it from freezing temperatures. It grows well indoors in a pot, and may be pruned shorter if it grows too tall. In the wild it grows in the forest understory, where it receives tree-filtered sunlight. Protect it from afternoon sun or it may wilt. It likes well-draining soil kept evenly moist. Over about 40% humidity is recommended.This auction is for 5 fresh seeds. The germination rate is excellent when you follow my germination tips, which will be emailed to you (contact me if you would like them sooner). Promptly shipped in a padded envelope. Outside the United States: The tracking number will show tracking info within the U.S., but it might not show it in some countries. If you have any questions, please contact me.Save on shipping when you win one of my other items (request a combined invoice to receive discounted shipping). Not all plants can receive discounted shipping. Please contact me with any questions. Check my other exciting items! Strange Wonderful Things is your source for exotic, hard-to-find plants that bring the excitement back into gardening! Most of the plants in my collection are rarely seen in nurseries, and a few are sold nowhere else on the internet. I am a low-volume grower and don't produce many plants, so if you see something you like, please bid early! I personally answer all emails, and provide free "technical support" through my website. - Happy growing! - Jeff Get updates about new plants!
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