Bauhina blakeana
purpurea is really in the pea family
instead of the orchid family. The flowers of the Hong Kong Orchid Tree are
gorgeous just the same. With these large green heart
shaped leaves and 4" purple flowers this brings a very tropical look to a
landscape. Hong Kong Orchid Trees are damaged
severely when nights dip into the mid 20's. The Orchid tree is a fast growing tree to about 25 feet. It will
bloom every month to 6 weeks so long as its requirements are being met.
Regular pruning is necessary or the Orchid Tree will break itself down
with its own weight. Orchid trees often lose many of their leaves after a blooming cycle.
High resolution
images of Bauhinia blakeana are available
