Botanical Name | Browallia speciosa |
Family | olanaceae |
Genus | Browallia |
Specie | speciosa |
Common Name | bush violet,amethyst flower ,sapphire flower |
Life Cycle | Perennial |
Fragrant or Not | no |
Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | small shrub |
Height | 6-12 in. |
Spacing | 9-12 in. |
Flowering Months | late spring,summer,fall |
Flower Color | Blue-Violet,white is also available |
Growing Areas | All hot areas of pakistan |
Frost Tender | yes |
Exposure | Light Shade |
Soil pH | neutral |
Propagation | cutting |
Uses | ground cover |
Other Details | Bush violet is a shrubby, woody based perennial of the nightshade family that is native to tropical South America.A true shade lover, Browallia charms the darkest corners of the garden with its deep green foliage and dainty white, blue or purple flowers. tidy mounding plant, it's great in containers or planted as edging in a neat row at the front of the border.it starts blooming from april and continues till october. |
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Re: Browallia speciosa
Very nice colours! Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Browallia speciosa
Two more pics:
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Re: Browallia speciosa
Its attractive.
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Re: Browallia speciosa
Beautiful flower indeed.
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