Bauhinia galpinii, branch, Photo by Forest & Kim Starr, starr-010313-8001
Sunset®: 13,15,16,18-23,25-27
USDA: 9b-11
Frost Tolerance: Young shrubs are not frost resistant
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Southern Africa
Growth Habits: Evergreen to semi-evergreen sprawling shrub, up to 10 feet tall (3 m), 15 feet sprawl (4.5 m); grayish-green leaves with a typical Bauhinia 2-lobed shape, up to 3 inches long and wide (7.5 cm)
Propagation: Easy by seeds in spring
The species epithet 'galpinii' honors Ernest Galpin (1858-1941), a South African plant collector.
Blooming Habits:
Spectacular orange to red flowers, 2.4 to 3.2 inches in diameter (6-8 cm) from spring to fall. The fruit is a legume, 4 to 5 inches long (10-12.5 cm).
Culture:
Prune to shape, can be used as a sprawling vine or a shrub.
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