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Petrea volubilis

Bluebird Vine- Queens Wreath    A great plant for hanging baskets. Bushy evergreen, bright green leaves are accentuated by beautiful sprays of wisteria like flowers in a remarkable lavender color.  

  Cannot tolerate temperatures below 50 degrees.      Zones 10-12 for standard outdoor growing.   Grows outdoors to 20’ otherwise grow as a beautiful houseplant.

Sowing instructions: Soak seed overnight. Sow seed at 55-64 degrees F in standard good draining potting mix.  Grow in full light, water freely during growing season, sparingly in winter and feed once a month. 

Plant Care: Grow in a standard potting mix.  Water  moderately and feed once a month. Transplant when large enough to handle into pots. Either train up strings or plant in a hanging pot and let them flourish. Keep humid if in dry conditions by occasional misting.

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Fun Facts:

  • Linnaeus named Petrea in honor of Botanist Robert James Petre  1713 -1742 the Eighth Lord Petre of Ingatestone Hall in Essex
  • Native to central America
  • Also called Sandpaper vine
  • Makes an excellent plant for collectors of plants for the home or greenhouse environment
  • Grown for the beautiful leaf shape and color
  • Makes an excellent specimen for Bonsai Culture

  • Another fun plant from seeds of the Rainforest 

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