P. lutea is a also called Golden Candles as well as Golden Shrimp Plant.
Golden Candles is an evergreen shrub that flowers profusely several times a year. The bright yellow bracts are held over the foliage and add striking color to any tropical or subtropical garden. It is an older plant regaining popularityas it is a consistant landscaping workhorse..
It needs bright light to flower well (up here we grow them in full sun) and benefits from a light trim to keep it bushy and between 1 and 11/2 m.
(5911)
Growing Conditions | well drained rich soil full sun to part shade, grows all the way down to Sydney on the coast |
SKU | 5911 |
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