Mussaenda erythrophylla

Ashanti Blood, Red Flag Bush, Tropical Dogwood

Family: Rubiaceae Madder


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 9B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink, yellow
Bloom time Spring through Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Container, espalier, standard, specimen
Height 20' to 30' / 6.00m to 9.20m
Spread 15' to 20' / 4.60m to 6.00m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded